PATRICE RYAN [president] •1. Former Canadian diplomat. Prior to founding Ryan Affaires publiques, Patrice worked at a senior level in public relations for large corporations. •2. He holds a BA in economics from McGill University and a Masters in Public Policy and Administration (MPA) from Columbia University.

MICHELLE COURCHESNE [strategic advisor] •1. Michelle is a well-known public figure. She held several strategic positions, such as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education and President of the Treasury Board. 2. Deputy Minister of Culture from 1988 to 1995, she was also a senior official with private companies and director general of the OSM.

ÉTIENNE GOSSELIN, PhD [vice president and associate] •1. Étienne is a top strategist and embodies our intellectual rigour through his ability to develop solid and credible arguments. •2. He holds a PhD in social studies of medicine from McGill University.

VALÉRIE POMERLEAU [vice president and associate] •1. Former political advisor to the Minister of Energy, Natural resources and Minister responsible for the Northern Plan’s parliamentary assistant, Valérie has expertise in managing issues and in communications. •2. A graduate in Accounting from Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, she recently completed Project Management training at the Université Laval.

SIMON-PIERRE DIAMOND [vice president and associate]

FRÉDÉRIC TREMBLAY [vice president] •1. Frédéric Tremblay has several years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs and crisis management. During his corporate career as a high-level senior manager, he gained experience leading large communications and public relations teams within major companies. He also held the positions of Vice President with two global public affairs agencies, providing consulting services to companies in a wide range of industries. •2. He holds a Bachelor of Economics degree.

ZOÉ LAJOIE, M.Sc [director] •1. Zoé possesses a rigourous sense of analysis and an advanced synthesis capability, and has extensive experience in policy analysis.  •2. She holds a B.A. Honours in Political Science from McGill University and a M.Sc in Public and International Affairs from the Université de Montréal.

MARIE-ANNE BÉLANGER [senior consultant] •1. Marie-Anne has extensive experience in a highly advanced R&D environment and in-depth expertise in energy and natural resources. •2. She has a Law and Communication background from the Université du Québec à Montréal and the Université Laval.

ANNA LUIZA FERNANDES [senior consultant] 1. Having practiced commercial litigation in a national law firm, Anna is both creative and organized. Her legal mind and thoroughness are put to good use in advising a varied clientele. •2. Anna holds a Bachelor or Laws from the University of Montreal and is a member of the Quebec Bar.

SANDRA ATAMAN [senior consultant] 1. Sandra has over twenty years of experience in communications. She was a journalist for Radio-Canada in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and a political assistant for the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Northern Plan. She is particularly interested in the realities experienced by the First Nations of Quebec and has a developed political sense, recognized leadership re in her field and the ability to understand and communicate complex issues. •2. She holds a BA in Public Communication from Université Laval.

CAMILLE MICHAUD [senior consultant] •1. Having worked for multiple elected members of the City of Laval, Camille has experience in the municipal sector. 2. Holder of a B.A. in Political and Economic Sciences from the Université de Montréal and a Master’s degree in Public and International Affairs from the same institution.

CHRISTINE MAYDOSSIAN [consultant] •1.Former Policy Advisor to the late Mayor Rob Ford of Toronto and to Chief Government Whip John Duncan at the Parliament of Canada. Christine has extensive experience in public policy, issues management, and communications across the country and abroad. •2. She holds a bilingual Masters in Public and International Affairs from Glendon College, York University, with an exchange at Sciences Po Paris.

NOÉMIE BÉRUBÉ [research consultant] •1 After living and working in Northern Canada and Northern Quebec for a few years, she has a good knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal issues and realities. Then, living and working in the Vallée-de-l’Or, Noémie is familiar with the mining sector. 2. She has a technique in radio animation, a certificate in public communication and is completing her bachelor’s degree in public communication.

AMELIA BENATTIA [research consultant] •1. Amelia brings years of experience in the fields of communications and marketing acquired in well-established Canadian businesses. 2. After studying Political Science at McGill University, she is currently pursuing studies at HEC in Finance.

AUDREY-FRÉDÉRIQUE LAVOIE [research consultant] •1. Audrey was an intern in business development and Quebec initiatives at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and has also worked for provincial and federal MNAs in leadership race and elections.•2. Holder of an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Commerce from McGill University as well as a certificate in Urban Planning from Sciences Po Paris.

LORRAINE BERKHOFF [coordinator] •1. Lorraine coordinates the operations of the team. She has extensive experience in administration, marketing and business development within world class companies. •2. She holds diplomas in International Relations and Communication.