Carla Beauvais
Representant
2019 - 2023
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Carla Beauvais is a dedicated social entrepreneur and tireless campaigner for diversity and inclusion. With over 25 years of commitment to advocating for the representation of marginalized communities, she has dedicated her career towards creating spaces where every voice can be heard. Her passionate work has earned her many prestigious distinctions, including the Médaille de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec awarded by Marwah Rizqy and the Médaille du député fédéral Emmanuel Dubourg.
From 2009 to 2022, Carla played a key role in the Black History Month Roundtable, actively contributing to raising awareness and celebrating the heritage of black communities. Since 2016, as Co-Founder and then Executive Director of the Dynasty Foundation, she continues to champion and celebrate black talent in media, arts and culture, consolidating her leadership role in the community.
Her exceptional commitment was recognized by the Women of Distinction Award (2022), the Women’s Leadership Award from the Estim de la Chambre de commerce de l’Est de Montréal (2024). In 2023, she was honoured as a Black History Month Laureate, and in 2021, she received the Community Leadership Award from Montreal Community Cares. Most recently, she was among the cohort of winners of the CBC Changemaker of the Year Award.
Carla is also a columnist, using her pen to address critical issues and raise awareness about diversity. Her dedication and influence continue to inspire and motivate new generations to commit to social justice and inclusion.
