Women's Centre of Montréal

About us

The Women’s Centre of Montreal is a non-profit organization created by women, for women. Our mission is to provide educational and vocational training, as well as information, counselling and referral services to help women help themselves.

History

Since 1973, we have been guiding women on the path toward personal and professional fulfilment. The community we have built in the years since is strong, resilient and united. From our humble beginnings serving in a… Read more

Documentation

Want to learn more about what we do at the Women’s Centre of Montreal? Be sure to have a closer look at our annual report and read the thought-provoking testimonials of women who have taken part in our activities and… Read more

Territorial recognition

We recognize that the Women's Centre of Montreal is located on the territory of the Kanien'kehá:ka Nation and we recognize it as its custodian. The region named "Montreal island” is identified as Tiohtiá:ke in the… Read more

Board of Directors

Joëlle Thibault, President

Lawyer and dispute resolution consultant
Louise Béchamp, Past President

Lawyer in labor and employment law
Caroline Lacroix, Vice-president

President and CEO - Boutique firm in communications, marketing and public affairs
Roxane Côté, Treasurer

CPA Auditor, Principal Director

Deloitte
Christiane Garant, Secretary

Continuous Improvement Counsellor,

Hydro-québec
Johanne Bélisle, S.W. Ex-officio member

Excecutive Director,

Women’s Centre of Montreal
Yveline Delma, Member

Coordinator – Home care rehabilitation Direction,

CIUSSS de l’Est de l’île de Montréal
Émilie Paquin-Holmested, Member

Labour, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer,

Fasken
Kaouther Sfar-Felfoul, Participant member

Research Officer, Conseil Québécois du loisir
Janie Tougas Laverdière, Employee member

Reception services coordinator and psychosocial worker,

Women's Centre of Montreal