The committee reports to the Women’s Y Foundation
Created in 2015, the Generation W committee brings together young philanthropists dedicated to promoting and supporting, through its events, the YWCA of Montreal.
The Generation W committee organizes the Inspirationnelle event to honour inspiring young women for their leadership, career success, and commitment to their respective professional communities.
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Members
Emmanuelle Rouillard-Moreau
President of Committee
Advisor, Communications & Media relations
Projet REM, CDPQ Infra
It’s sad to say, but still, in 2020, we are not all starting in life with the same chances. It is a must to help reduce the gap, and it is a duty to give back to the less fortunate when we can. We are all part of the solution.“
Maxine Joly-Chevrier
Doctor of Medicine student
University of Montréal
« À titre d’ancienne participante à la soirée Inspirationnelle, j’ai pu être témoin de l’impact de la communauté du Y des femmes sur notre vision de l’avenir. Il est donc important pour moi de m’impliquer au sein du comité Génération W pour contribuer au développement et au rayonnement des femmes d’aujourd’hui et de demain. »
Janny Gaspard
Social Entrepreneur
PDG Femme qui Fonce
« En m’impliquant au sein du comité de Génération W, je souhaite apporter une valeur ajoutée pour permettre à d’autres femmes et des filles qui font un travail extraordinaire de briller. Ces personnes anonymisées par la force des circonstances, je les ai souvent rencontrées. Elles ont nourri en moi la volonté de m’impliquer davantage en vue d’établir une différence dans leur vie afin qu’elles continuent de rêver et de croire que leurs rêves sont réalisables. »
Anne-Sophie Larue
Lawyer
Énergir
« I decided to get involved in the Generation W Committee, because I strongly believe that our society greatly benefits from the inclusion of women in all its spheres and that this diversity allows for new ideas and innovation. The Inspirationnelle evening organized by our team presents inspiring and determined women who serve as role models for everyone. »
Claudia Schneidman
Business Lawyer
Fasken
« J’ai choisi de m’impliquer dans le Comité W en espérant pouvoir faire une différence dans la vie de plusieurs femmes. Le respect, l’entraide et l’équité sont des valeurs importantes pour moi et j’aimerais contribuer à bâtir un environnement meilleur. »
Anabelle Corbeil
Associate in Wealth Management
National Bank Financial
« Le pourquoi de l’implication au sein de la Fondation Y des femmes est de pouvoir offrir un nouveau départ à certaines qui ont des épreuves difficiles. Investir du temps, c’est important, mais de faire la différence dans la vie de certaines, c’est stimulant et valorisant! De voir que simple geste peut tout changer! »
Marilie Gagné
Banking & Finance Lawyer
Fasken
«For me, it’s essential to fight against social and gender inequalities, and to ensure that women are protected against all types of violence. That’s why I got involved with the Comité Génération W, in the hope of facilitating the difficult path taken by some women and helping them access the resources they need to achieve their goals. »
Brenda L’Écuyer
Advisor to the Department of Education and the Academy
CHUM
« Why I wanted to get involved with the committee: I decided to get involved with the Comité Génération W, because I want to have an impact on the women of today and tomorrow. I’m convinced that our united voice can inspire and propel women to realize their full potential. »
Gaëlle Andriamahatahitry
Freelance Social Network Manager
« Being part of the Comité Génération W is a precious opportunity for me to support a cause I care deeply about, and to make a real impact on the progress and emancipation of women. By getting actively involved, I can make a tangible contribution to advancing this essential mission, while helping to create a more egalitarian and inclusive future for all women!»
Stéphanie Costache
Account Executive
Microsoft
« I joined the committee because I have participated in Y events for many years and have always been impressed by the impact they had. I hope to help women realize their full potential, gain confidence in themselves and build a strong community around them.»
Kate Fatkulova
Executive assistant
Northvolt
« I’m delighted to be joining the members of the Generation W committee to raise the profile of women in our communities and amplify their hard work, which often goes unnoticed. It’s a collective effort that will put the spotlight on the inspirational, and focus on reducing the deep-rooted inequalities that hold back the opportunities our society offers. »
Audrey-Lise Benoit
Administrative Assistant
CCSMTL
« I joined the Génération W committee to help highlight the exceptional work of young women through our Inspirationelles event, while supporting their development and leadership in the Montreal community. It’s important for me to highlight the work done by the next generation of women in our society. »
Jimin You
Consultant, Banking and Capital Markets Sector Company
Capgemini Invent
« I joined the Generation W committee to get actively involved in my community and advocate for women’s causes. It’s essential to support each other and lift each other up as women to achieve our ambitions and aspirations. The collective effort to promote women’s projects and involvement is not only inspiring, but it will also help reduce social inequalities and highlight the women in our community. »