Péguy Flore C. Pierre, Strategic Development Coordinator
Péguy Flore C. Pierre left her native Haiti to settle in Montreal almost three years ago. She now lives in Ahuntsic-Cartierville, the neighborhood that welcomed her and allowed her to set down roots as an asylum seeker. It is also where she discovered the richness, beauty, and strength of community life and activism.
Her first experience was at La Maisonnée, where she worked as a reception officer and then as a social worker assisting new arrivals, particularly asylum seekers, in their search for housing. She coordinated the CALDA project for one year, launched in Ahuntsic-Cartierville to pool resources from organizations seeking to better support asylum seekers. Thanks to her work, CALDA became an incorporated organization with three years of funding. Today, Péguy is part of BCAQ's collective management, responsible for strategic management and development, with a focus on popular education and advocacy. Her areas of expertise span diverse fields, including Management, Communication, Journalism, Education, Culture, and Art. She holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Management and Education. Since September, she has been pursuing a certificate in Organizational Leadership at HEC Montreal, with the goal of completing a bachelor's degree by combining certificates in Innovation Management and Socio-Ecological Transition.
It is a true joy for her to join the BCAQ team, where she will contribute her knowledge, skills, and personal growth to the various causes championed by the organization.
Milena Gioia, Popular Education and Advocacy Coordinator
Milena (they) is trilingual and passionate about social justice and intersectional feminism. With more than 10 years of experience in the Montreal community, and a Master's degree in International Development and Feminist Studies, they have been able to ensure the success of several innovative feminist and community mental health projects. Milena is delighted to be able to contribute to BCAQ's remarkable mission and take concrete action to improve community and environmental health, while focusing on the experience of marginalized groups.
Viorica Lorcencova, Administrator of finances and community engagement
Viorica has been BCAQ’s Administrator since 2011. Having arrived from Eastern Europe with little experience in the nonprofit sector she has adapted quickly and become an essential member of the team. She takes care of the administrative side of BCAQ, is in touch with our members and donors. Vio is also involved in communications, website and everything that has to do with financial reporting.
Naoual Laaroussi, Communications and Partnership Coordinator
A graduate in Communication, writing and multimedia at the University of Sherbrooke since 2012 and a professional in the field, Naoual Laaroussi has more than ten years of relevant experience under her belt. She had the opportunity through multiple contracts to work in particular within ministries, municipalities and non-profit associations. Her life experience and her migratory journey make her passionate about social justice and wants to break down barriers for the most marginalized people, in order to implement systemic changes!
It is with great pride that she joins the BCAQ team in 2023 with the desire to communicate about environmental health through an intersectional feminist lens.