BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair
Olivier works as a Legislative Assistant for a Member of Parliament. He graduated from the University of Ottawa in International Studies and Modern Languages with a minor in Communications.
He is delighted to serve his community in this new role and looks forward to advancing the causes dear to his heart while learning more about the community.
Vice-Chair
Patrick has over 20 years of experience in public health and community development.
He is passionate about the social determinants of health and the development of social and community programs that have an approach based on equity and inclusion. Patrick has worked for the United Nations (UNICEF) and other international organizations in the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. He has extensive experience in health promotion, management and implementation of health and socio-community programs, grant management, monitoring and evaluation.
Secretary
Sandra has resided in Orleans for almost a decade.
She is a learning and development specialist and has a keen interest in corporate social responsibility. Sandra has over ten years of experience working in government relations, stakeholder relations, and policy development in the nonprofit and postsecondary education sectors.
She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Modern Languages from the University of Ottawa and a Master’s degree in Conflict Studies from Saint Paul University.
As a Board member, Sandra looks forward to giving back to her community.
Marilyn has a wealth of accounting experience that she has gained over the years as an external auditor and continues to enrich her current position. Currently responsible for financial management at the Institut du savoir Montfort, she is very familiar with the Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations and the tax requirements for charities. She is also skilled with the budget process and financial analysis.
She has always been passionate about helping others around her and sharing her knowledge with them. In addition, over the years she has developed a particular interest in exchanging with children and the elderly.
A leader of action and vision toward positive change, Yvette Ashiri is recognized for her impeccable community-building expertise, her advocacy and her commitment to causes for social justice, equality, empowerment, and the advancement of the status of women and girls. With 17 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, she has held leadership roles in diverse fields, improving human conditions.
Her leadership experience includes promoting youth leadership, active citizenship, education, equality in health care, access to public services, crime prevention, anti-racism, and a society without violence for all.
Guided by the principles of ‘’Ubuntu’’, Yvette is dedicated to making life better for everyone. She believes that it only takes one person to change someone’s life positively, and you can be that one person.
Yvette lives, in Orléans, with her spouse and two daughters.
As a public servant, Yvette is committed to the development of talents, opportunities, and the delivery of services to all Canadians, especially the underserved communities.
Musset began his career in Ottawa as a property manager, working in both the private and community sectors. He then continued his professional journey within the federal government, where he served for nearly 25 years.
Throughout his career, he developed strong expertise in team management and human resources. Deeply involved in the Orléans community, Musset sits on the boards of SFOPHO (Société franco-ontarienne du patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans), MIFO (Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans), and the Knights of Columbus of his parish. He is also an active member of the Orléans Legion.
Musset holds a master’s degree in Economics and an MBA from the University of Ottawa.
He has been living in the National Capital Region for 45 years, including the past 20 years in Orléans.
« La meilleure façon de se trouver est de se perdre au service des autres. » Mahatma Gandhi.
Valérie Assoi is a trained economist of network industries, project manager and trainer in diversity, equity and inclusion. His career path is at the crossroads of organizational development, inclusive and community governance, citizen participation and international cooperation.
A former school trustee elected to the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, she has developed a concrete knowledge of the realities of families, youth, schools and francophone communities in minority settings. She is recognized for her ability to build bridges between people and multi-sectoral partnerships, generations and cultures.
A resident of Orléans and former employee of the Centre, Valérie wants to contribute to the organization’s outreach, development and community engagement, with an approach that is both strategic and deeply rooted in the needs of the community. She is the mother of three young adults.
Ralph Beauvoir has over a decade of diverse professional experience. Throughout his career, he has worked in the agri-food private sector, in finance, and within national and international organizations.
He also has a strong interest in agricultural and rural issues, supported by a background in agronomy.
He currently works as a Policy Analyst within the federal government, where he contributes to strategic files related to natural resources.
Holding a Master’s degree in Agribusiness Economics as well as a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, Ralph has led and coordinated several community and socio-economic development projects, including budget management, financial analysis, and collaboration with various partners and stakeholders. This fall, he will begin an MBA with a specialization in Finance at the University of Ottawa to further strengthen his expertise in governance, financial management, and strategic leadership.
As an immigrant who has personally benefited from the support of community organizations, he places great importance on inclusion, service accessibility, and the development of a strong and supportive community.
Patrick has lived in the Ottawa region for more than fifteen years. As a Manager of Database Engineering, he has experience in system development, technical team management, and cross-functional collaboration. He is currently pursuing an Executive MBA with the University of Fredericton, which strengthens his interest in governance, leadership, and contributing to community well-being.
Since 2018, Patrick has played a leading role in his workplace United Way campaign, reflecting his commitment to social causes. He is particularly interested in issues related to equitable access to services, family support, and community development. He hopes to contribute to the mission of the OCCRC by applying his management experience, strategic mindset, and dedication to supporting the community.
Gael Gurvitch Paulémon
Gael Gurvitch Paulémon is a bilingual professional (French and English) with over 18 years of experience in operations, administration, customer service and coordination in structured environments. Throughout his career, he has developed a solid expertise in communication, document management, organization and case follow-up, while collaborating with many stakeholders.
A resident of Orléans, he strongly believes in the importance of citizen engagement and the essential role of community organizations in developing an inclusive and supportive community. Sensitive to the issues affecting families, newcomers and vulnerable people, he wishes to put his experience, sense of organization and spirit of collaboration at the service of the mission and development of the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre (OCCRC).