The YWCA’s young women’s committee
Created in 2015, 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 Soirée InspirationnELLE, a cocktail gala to honour inspiring young women for their leadership, career success, and commitment to their respective professional communities.
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President
Vanessa Fuentes
Recruitment and Team Coordinator
Nurun
“My parents fled the war in my native country to give me a bright future full of opportunities. Today, being involved with the Generation W committee is a great privilege. It is an honor to be able to contribute to improving the living conditions of women in this society that has welcomed us so well.“
Vice-president
Chloé Bitton
Account executive
North Strategic
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“I am involved in the committee because today women are still too much victims of inequalities in our society. I am committed to contribute to the advancement of mentalities and so that in the future, being a woman is no longer an obstacle!“
Members
Youssra Bensalma
Advisor, Investment services
Professionals’ Financial
“I wanted to contribute to Generation W’s committee to impact the lives of women positively. I wanted to help give them a voice, a better chance at life, security, and opportunities that they might not have before realizing all the potential they own.“
Catherine Decoste-Mahseredjian
Business Lawyer,
Therrien Couture Joli-Cœur
“Because opiniated young women with strong personalities should always be called LEADERS instead of “bossy”. This change of mentality begins by recognizing the involvement of their mentors, the ones we will be honoring during the Soirée InspirationELLE organized by the Generation W Committee!”
Ann-Stéphanie Dumont
VP Creative and Operations
AMJ Media inc
“I’ve joined the committee this year in hopes of making a difference. Being able to contribute positively to the future of Women in Montreal and to the advancement of an egalitarian, inclusive and non-violent society is a cause that is close to my heart.“
Isabelle Laplante
Communications consultant
Pomerleau
“Because women are still too often victims of inequality. Because I deeply believe that we must change mentalities. Because I want and can make a difference. Because every gesture counts.“
Mylène Lapointe
Manager, Disability files
Sun Life Financial
“Having evolved surrounded by strong women, I quickly realized that as a team we are able to lift mountains and eliminate outdated stereotypes! As women in today’s society, we have even more of a challenge to meet to showcase our intrinsic strengths. My goal through my involvement in the Women’s Y Foundation is to promote equality in today’s society and to value mutual aid, which is more important than ever!”
Luc Rosselet
Associate, Customer relationship
Fortier & Co Consulting
“I decided to be part of the Generation W committee because every action that allows us to give women better opportunities, especially those going through difficult times, represents a significant contribution to society.“
Emmanuelle Rouillard-Moreau
Advisor, Communications & Media relations
REM Project, 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.“
Lisa Vallespir
Digital communications manager
Business development corporation, Montréal centre-ville
“I became involved with the Génération W Committee because I deeply believe that a more just and egalitarian society is possible. The InspirationnELLE Night allows talented, creative young women to speak out, be recognized and represented. But also because each donation given during the evening will go directly to the Women’s Y Foundation of Montreal, which works towards this mission.“
Ex-officio member
Rachel Biberian
Advisor, Philanthropic development & Communications
Women’s Y Foundation Montreal
“I have benefited from a lot of mutual help and solidarity in my own journey and I am eager to help other girls and women receive the tools they need to utilize their full potential. Being involved in the Génération W Committee allows me to make a positive impact in the community.“