Meet the dedicated people behind One Drop

With over 21 years of experience in strategic partnerships and communications, Carolina has led innovative initiatives in various sectors, including journalism, public relations, marketing, and branded content. She has also served as a judge and mentor for various prestigious business accelerators in this field.

Her proven track record in developing impactful partnerships with major brands, entrepreneurs, governments, and non-profits will spearhead the execution of the fundraising strategy for the Lazos de Agua program on behalf of One Drop and the Conveners, scaling the program's impact across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Driven by the desire to help people in need by devoting her extensive expertise in fundraising, Caroline Duret spent most of her professional career working with large organizations and managing sales teams, all the while building a sprawling network locally and internationally. With her wealth of experience and proven track record in sales, she joined One Drop in 2019 as Director, Event Partnerships.

Caroline helps put together novel fundraising initiatives supported by a visionary community of partners and donors.

Prior to joining One Drop, Caroline Duret held management positions in sales, strategic partnerships, business development, and wealth management, lending her expertise to organizations such as C2 International, The Family Company, and The French Organizing committee of The FIFA World Cup France 1998.

Caroline studied Economics at Université de Nanterre (Paris) and was inducted into the National Order of Merit in France. When she’s not busy forging partnerships at One Drop, she’s either indulging her passion for sports and cooking, or busy making sure her kids get the best chance to succeed in life.

Cyntia joined the One Drop Foundation in April 2024 as Administrative, Accounting and Human Resources Coordinator.

She supports various teams on a daily basis. She works closely with the Controller and the Finance team on various accounting tasks, and is also the Human Resources reference person for the Foundation and its employees.

Prior to joining the One Drop team, Cyntia worked in various Human Resources fields such as architecture and aerospace.

She also has 19 years' experience in banking.

Cyntia holds an AEC in Human Resources Management from Cégep Édouard-Montpetit.

At the One Drop Foundation, Dania works with the Marketing Communications Unit to coordinate various graphic and editorial productions for corporate communications, digital communications, public relations and internal communications. She ensures that the various projects shine and promotes the Foundation's unique approach.

Dania is passionate about more than one aspect of communications. From media relations to production, she has contributed to various cultural and corporate projects in Quebec and abroad. Before joining the One Drop team, Dania worked in event management. In both the film and music industries, she has orchestrated large-scale public campaigns and events as well as private initiatives. Recently, she has also contributed to the execution of several virtual events for a variety of organizations.

Dania holds a bachelor's degree in communications with a specialization in cultural and media production. She completed her academic training at the University of Liege, in Belgium. Following her graduation, Dania pursued an internship at the Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, in Monaco. She has also collaborated with renowned public relations agencies as well as with Wapikoni Mobile, a non-profit organization that aims to showcase the talent of Indigenous youth through audiovisual productions. In her spare time, she is either discovering a new hiking trail or learning a new language.

Dominique is part of the events team as a coordinator. She works closely with the Director of Operations, Events, and Sponsorships, the Marketing Department, and the Director of Event Partnerships. Her role is to coordinate all operational aspects of large-scale events, serving as a pivotal link between various departments and external partners.

Before joining the team, Dominique gained experience in the event field, particularly in marketing and operations. Whether in experiential or private sectors, she has successfully organized all types of events (weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, sports events, musical events, entertainment, etc.).

Involved in the Jeux du Québec since 2015, she does a lot of volunteer work and is highly committed to various social causes close to her heart (sports for all, fundraising, humanitarian trips, social inclusion, etc.). Through her human and social experiences, she has developed a strong sense of initiative, excellent communication skills, and team leadership. Discovering new things and meeting new people brings her great joy. Known for being an eternal optimist, Dominique always sees the sunshine through the clouds.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Tourism, Leisure, and Culture from the Université de Trois-Rivières and is fluent in French and English.

Emmanuel serves as a Specialized Consultant in Social Art for Behaviour Change in Burkina Faso. At Espace culturel Gambidi—One Drop’s tightknit partner for 10 years now—Emmanuel dove into the SABC waters through his work as the SABC Coordinator for the ECED-Sahel project, entering communities and schools to spread the message. Following that, he collaborated on the Saniya So+ project in health centres during peak pandemic times. Armed with a diploma in cultural administration, he has completed further training in development project management.

A team player with a keen awareness around sustainable networks of collaboration, Emmanuel took part in Lab for Change in Guanajuato and is actively involved in One Drop’s community of practice. Several times over, he has taken the opportunity to share his knowledge and lived experience around SABC at conferences and knowledge-sharing workshops, in addition to co-hosting hybrid SABC trainings. Emmanuel speaks French, Dyula, Mooré, and is currently fine-tuning his English.

Ernenek is a purpose-driven leader who seeks to make the greatest social and environmental impact on this planet and its people. Recognized for his adaptive leadership style and extensive experience in international development, Ernenek serves as President and CEO of the One Drop Foundation where he has led the strategic direction of the Foundation since 2023. In this role, he excels at coaching his team to co-design and deliver high-impact systemic change projects, foster complex multi-stakeholder alliances, and drive sustainable change.

Ernenek's expertise in strategy development, execution, and complex partnership building is critical to the success and impact of One Drop's diverse portfolio of projects around the world, as well as to mobilizing the necessary financial resources. Prior to his current role, Ernenek held several positions within One Drop, including Senior Director of Programs and Director of the Lazos de Agua Program, Project Development Manager, and Project Manager, India.

Prior to joining One Drop, Ernenek’s field experience with Oxfam-Québec, where he advised on water, sanitation, hygiene, and food security projects in Honduras and Haiti, consolidated his commitment to social impact. His tenure as Program Director at Mexico’s EDUCA Foundation further solidified his dedication to supporting disadvantaged communities.

Ernenek's academic credentials include an MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility from Université Laval, a Master's in Management and Information Technology from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, and a Bachelor's in Computer Systems Engineering. As a Global Visiting Professor at Tec de Monterrey and a member of the Board of Governors of the Latin American Water Council, Ernenek shares his expertise in corporate social responsibility and shared value creation, reflecting his commitment to developing the next generation of socially responsible leaders and advancing sustainable development in the region.

Fanny joined the One Drop Foundation in August 2021 as Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC) Expert.  She brings to the team’s collaborative art projects her practical expertise and creative touch. Fanny is fascinated by collective intelligence, human behaviours, and knowledge-sharing; she wishes to take an active role in amplifying concrete and smart solutions that bring to life our healthy behaviours, cultural relations and identity towards water, while finding new pathways for climate innovation.

Fanny joins the Foundation after 15 years of work in the arts, learning and community development fields. She has collaborated with many natural conservation organizations, national parks, as well as a wide array of cultural institutions and organizations. As a visual artist and an entrepreneur, she has facilitated a variety of collaborative art projects while working with communities across the world. She started her artistic career as a muralist, exploring how Brazilian street art has been weaponized as a tool for fighting against systemic violence. With a keen interest in leadership and youth mentoring, she has focused on bringing art and community engagement residencies to Indigenous schools and coastal, rural and urban communities for more than ten years. Her personal and community practices have been centered around the protection of the living heritage and water conservation. She deeply believes that public and collaborative art can work as a vector in intergenerational knowledge circulation around water and ecosystems. Her passion has led her to myriad cultural universes throughout Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Senegal and in knowledge-rich and creative Nordic and Indigenous territories.

Fanny holds a bachelor’s degree in Cinema and Latin American Studies from the Université de Montréal. She has a completed a one-year exchange at the Social Communications department of the Ponctifia Universidade Catolica in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She has also attended many professional trainings in entrepreneurship and business development. She has also audited many classes in film animation and digital design at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi/Centre Nad, as well as intensive trainings in community website production and international relations.  

In his position as Director of Finance and Administration, François-Nicolas oversees and coordinates all things accounting at One Drop. He closely collaborates with everyone on the finance team to carry out the financial analyses that keep the Foundation on the path of financial well-being.

Before teaming up with the One Drop Foundation in 2023, François-Nicolas worked in the field of financial auditing for the private, non-profit, and public sectors. He also draws on years of experience as an administrator and treasurer for various community organizations, namely in suicide prevention, socio-occupational inclusion, as well as international cooperation.

François-Nicolas earned his MSc. in Accounting, Auditing, and Control from HEC Montréal with a supervised project on good governance for NPOs.

Founder of One Drop, Cirque du Soleil, and Lune Rouge, Guy Laliberté was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine and was recognized as one of the most creative and innovative minds by Condé Nast. The strong vision of this unique entrepreneur and prominent philanthropist is what made Cirque du Soleil a respected brand worldwide. Perceiving water as one of the 21st century’s greatest challenges, Guy founded the One Drop Foundation in 2007 with the vision of a better world, where all have access to living conditions that allow empowerment and development, today and forever. A true ambassador for local talent and creativity, he also continues to work with young creators and entrepreneurs by supporting several innovative initiatives.

With a background on international events, working with Fortune 500 companies and organizing business forums, incentive trips and benefit galas for global charities, Heather brings to One Drop a vast knowledge to connect people beyond borders. She is the only Canadian to ever serve the 700-year-old dynasty of the Grimaldi family of Monaco, as Attachee to the Soverign Prince of Monaco. There she organized Palace events, Head of State visits and built international relationships that enrich her role as Global Ambassador to One Drop.
Aside from connecting people from all over the world to One Drop fundraisers, Heather is a 19th century script writer. Referred to as ‘Ladypenman’, Heather has scripted by hand historical entries inside ancient Royal history books. She is also writing her autobiography, which will undoubtedly be a page turner...

As the Communications Advisor, International Programs at One Drop Foundation, Hermann supports the members of the International Programs team in the content management and communication of active projects, promoting the Foundation's international initiatives and their positive impact around the world. Acting as a resource person for the management, collection, writing and editing of content, Hermann collaborates in the development of various strategies relating to events, social media, website management, and public relations, and supports One Drop Foundation’s various teams in promoting their activities. Before joining the One Drop team full-time, Hermann assisted in corporate communications, knowledge management, monitoring, and research on innovation and digital strategy in international development. Hermann holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from HEC Montréal, specializing in Marketing and Sustainable Development, and is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Imene Amarouche joins the One Drop team as a Senior Financial Analyst for international programs, bringing with her a depth of experience and breadth of expertise from the world of finance. Coming to the table with solid financial analysis chops, Imene excels in implementing the full accounting cycle, collecting and interpreting financial data, as well as preparing financial statements and performance analyses. She has continuously sharpened her skill set over the years, notably during her time with Alimentation Couche-Tard, where she took on significant responsibilities in the areas of financial management and data analysis.

Imene earned a BBA from HEC Montréal with specializations in IT business analysis and professional accounting in addition to a foundations of business management certificate, demonstrating how she draws on both academic and real-world professional savvy to provide strategic and innovative solutions.

Beyond her technical acumen, Imene is known for her sensitive and empathetic nature, qualities that serve to enrich her interpersonal and professional lives. Imene’s commitment to excellence and ability to work with compassion make her an invaluable addition to the One Drop team, where she supports the organization’s international programs with dedication and expertise.

As the senior expert in Social Art for Behaviour Change (SABC), Isabelle contributes in various ways to all One Drop projects. She has developed specific experience in Latin America where she works synergistically with the Lazos de Agua Program, a regional initiative that brings together WASH, behaviour change, social art and finance. Within the SABC team, she brings her expertise in integral and creative project design, formative behaviour change research (concept and methodology), social norms, nudges, co-creation, and adolescent empowerment.

Prior to joining One Drop in 2015, Isabelle collaborated with the organization OXFAM Quebec as a volunteer cooperant in the fields of art and strategic planning. During her two-year tenure, Isabelle developed strategic planning trainings for artist groups participating in a project in El Salvador. Over the past two decades, Isabelle has worked in the field of international cooperation, accumulating more than twenty years of experience in the fields of social art and popular education, including seven years with the One Drop Foundation. Over the years, her work has allowed her to collaborate with different projects in West Africa, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and of course, North America.

In addition, since April 2021, Isabelle has assumed the position of Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Société Mer et Monde, where she collaborates with a team of committed managers who carry the "being with" message loud and clear in the projects implemented by the organization.

Isabelle holds a bachelor's degree in drama education from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a Diploma of Collegial Studies in Human Resources Management from the Cégep de Maisonneuve.

Juan Clavijo oversees international programs, primarily focusing on Canada, at the One Drop Foundation. He has a background in managing international programs, cultivating strong partnerships, and developing impactful strategies across various regions and industries. He excels in complex environments, whether leading multi-country projects or coordinating among diverse teams and stakeholders.

His journey has taken him through North America, Europe, Latin America, and Africa, where he has collaborated with government agencies, non-profits, and private sector partners. He specializes in ESG, sustainability, community engagement, and public-private partnerships.

Juan holds an MBA from Queen's University/Cornell University and an MA in Social Development from the University of Sussex. He is fluent in four languages—English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish—and writes bi-weekly opinion pieces on ESG.

Lauren Alcorn is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at One Drop. With over 15 years of experience working in the WASH sector, she is responsible for fostering partnerships with sector and business/industry actors working to accelerate the progress of SDG6. Lauren is spokesperson for the organization’s WASH in Health Care Facility initiatives, and she is a proponent of indigenous rights, gender equality and inclusion. Lauren has an MSSc in Development and International Relations from Aalborg University, Denmark and a BA from Dalhousie University.

Laurent drives the strategy behind the major fundraising events at the One Drop Foundation. He relies on his vast experience in managing relationships locally and internationally to build and run events that make a lasting positive impact.

In the past, Laurent has worked in sponsorship, raising funds for athletes, and managing large-scale public events. He held senior positions at companies such as Cirque du Soleil, the Bahrain International Circuit, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, FanVision Entertainment, and most recently, the Just For Laughs Group.

Laurent holds a Graduate Diploma from the John Molson School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Concordia University. Laurent is perfectly bilingual in English and French and has lived in Canada, the USA, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Hong Kong, China.

Marie-France is the One Drop Foundation’s Marketing Communications Unit, responsible for developing communications strategies and tactics that help advance the Foundation’s efforts towards the achievement of the United Nations’ SDGs. Taking a collaborative, structured and creative approach, she inspires her team to do just that. Working in synergy with all departments and very closely with partners from all spheres of action, she oversees One Drop’s communications plan, creative productions and content calendar, ensuring they contribute to making the projects, programs, fundraising efforts and partnerships reach their full potential.

From corporate communications to public relations, digital strategy and internal communications, Marie-France integrates best practices into One Drop’s day-to-day communications, as well as its long-term positioning. Prior to joining the One Drop Foundation, Marie-France had a successful advertising career specializing in communications campaigns for cultural institutions, governments and non-profit organizations. Working in major advertising agencies, she orchestrated 360-degree communications campaigns for prestigious clients such as the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, SOS Violence conjugale, Banques alimentaires du Québec, the Office de la langue française and the Government of Quebec. Her enthusiasm for branding and storytelling opened the door to numerous collaborations on the local and international scene and led to her participation in conferences all around the world.

Marie-France has graduate degrees in both marketing communications and linguistics. She is a member of the Réseau des Jeunes Femmes Leaders de Montréal and the Jeune Chambre de Commerce des Femmes du Québec and has been tirelessly involved as a board member for philanthropic organizations promoting gender equality and youth development in the arts sector.

Pascale Gravel-Richard collaborates with One Drop and its partners as an expert in Social Art for Behaviour Change. As an adept of collective intelligence and co-creation, she accompanies teams in project design by leveraging the complementary strengths of stakeholders in a systemic, synergistic and sustainable perspective. She then facilitates the co-production, capitalization and knowledge-sharing process for the One Drop community of practice. She also contributes to the design of training and knowledge-sharing tools.

A pioneer in Cirque du Monde, Cirque du Soleil's philanthropic program, she has acted as a social artist and trainer. Since the beginning of the One Drop Foundation, she has contributed to the development of the Social Art for Behaviour Change approach by drawing on the foundations of popular education, behavioural science and the wealth of experience of the social art partners who form the One Drop community of practice.

Founder of Consultants IN©ludo, she deploys individual and group psychometric tools to build high-performance teams capable of turning obstacles into opportunities for commitment, growth, synergy and knowledge-building.

Pascale holds a master's degree in Literature, Performing and Screen Arts from Laval University. Her thesis focuses on the alternative pedagogy of social art. Her doctoral research, co-directed in psycho-pedagogy, literature, performing and screen arts, explored co-creation as an experiential device to foster intelligence and collective action. She is certified as a TRIMA consultant for the interpretation of individual psychometric reports and team sociograms.

Priya leads One Drop’s work in India. For the past 3.5 years, she oversees the management of the foundation’s projects in the country. Her focus is to co-develop, co-design and support the implementation of community-led water and sanitation projects. Through her work, she aims to unpack the complexities of gender and social inequalities while moving towards concrete steps to address them. The core of her work as the Country Lead lies at the intersection of art, community participation and WASH systems strengthening.

Before joining One Drop, Priya worked as a manager and researcher in many organizations devoted to public health and other developmental concerns in rural India. Previously, she has worked as Senior Research Officer with the Centre for Enquiry in Health and Allied Themes (CEHAT), Research Consultant with Ekjut and Area Convenor – Rural Extension Activity at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). She also worked as the Senior Programme Manager at the Centre for Child Health and Nutrition, a CSR initiative of the ICICI bank. In 2013, she was awarded a fellowship on maternal health by the Maternal Health Task Force at the Harvard School of Public Health.

She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Delhi University and a Master's degree in Gender and Development from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex.

Raquel Porras has been working at the One Drop Foundation since May 2017 as Project Manager for three Lazos de Agua Program projects in Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua. In her role, she is responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the Program's implementing partners and overseeing the implementation of the projects with respect to One Drop’s A·B·C for Sustainability model and Social Art for Behaviour Change approach.

Raquel has more than ten years of experience in the sector in which she has had the opportunity to work with different NGOs, multilateral agencies, as well as private sector and government actors. While with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for five years, she served as manager for the water and sanitation project in San Jacinto, Telica (Nicaragua) with funding from the IDB, the Austrian Development Bank and POLARYS Energy Nicaragua. Subsequently, she held the position of water and sanitation manager, coordinating the planning, execution and evaluation of projects, as well as supporting and advising the managers of other sectors with a water and sanitation component. She also supervised the implementation of the CRS and CARE SWASH pilot project in Nicaragua, in close collaboration with municipalities, government agencies (Ministry of Education), and communities. Passionate about her work in development projects, she enjoys learning and working closely with stakeholders and communities in finding solutions to their water, sanitation and hygiene problems.

Raquel graduated as a civil engineer from the National University of Engineering (UNI) in Nicaragua.

The role of One Drop’s Ambassador of Fun couldn't be more suited to the energetic, full of life force that is Sally Dewhurst! As someone that practices what she preaches, Sally’s inherently positive outlook and high spirits are tangible wherever she goes, inspiring the same in those around her. She’s the one responsible for putting the ‘fun’ in fundraising!

As an ex Cirque du Soleil performer herself, Sally has over 20 years of experience, during which time she has done her fair share of globe trotting -- the US, UK, Japan and France are just some of the places she’s taken her fun-loving attitude. What does she like most about her current role with One Drop? The creativity it brings, the inspiration it provides and of course, those that she gets to work with every day, contributing to the One Drop mission.

Samuel works hand in hand with our partners in the co-creation of social artworks for behavioural change. Passionate about experiential learning and collective creation processes, he seeks to empower the protagonists of ongoing projects by facilitating collective intelligence around existing issues.

He has gained recognition for his creativity and his ability to facilitate large-scale unifying projects. He has contributed to several innovative international development projects in Africa and Asia, as well as in Indigenous communities in Canada. For nearly 15 years, he has sought to create positive changes in individuals and communities through art.

A circus artist and musician himself, Samuel trained at the Gaspé Circus School and the National Circus School. Samuel has spent much of his life abroad performing in the street and mobilizing different communities around art. He is an experienced manager in various local and international community-based organizations. He has also worked for various projects around the world as a trainer for Cirque du Soleil's Cirque du Monde programs.

Sandra, as the Individual Giving Advisor at One Drop Foundation, leads efforts to cultivate strong relationships with donors and partners, driving financial support for the global water accessibility mission. Collaborating closely with management, Sandra crafts annual giving strategies, implements engagement tactics, and coordinates donor initiatives. Leveraging CRM tools and working with the Marketing and Communications team, Sandra optimizes resource utilization and amplifies the organization's message to expand its reach and impact.

Prior to joining One Drop, Sandra accumulated over a decade of professional expertise in finance, coupled with extensive experience in fundraising and grant writing at a non-profit organization. Most recently, she served as an Advisor in Information Systems & Operations, where she honed her strategic acumen and operational prowess. Now, as the Individual Giving Advisor at One Drop Foundation, Sandra seamlessly blends her financial proficiency with her passion for philanthropy, driving impactful initiatives to advance global water accessibility.

Sandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations from Concordia University. She has also studied the accounting cycle and completed the technician certificate in accounting.

Since 2017, Santiago has served as Project Manager for One Drop where he currently provides management oversight and leads coordination efforts for three projects within the Lazos de Agua program in Colombia and Paraguay.

Santiago is an engineer and a project manager with more than 15 years of experience in the design and implementation of environmental and water related projects in the private, public, academic and nonprofit sectors. Santiago has also served as a professor and researcher on topics related to water treatment and management for over 11 years in various Colombian universities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a consultant, he has led the design and assembly of hundreds of water treatment systems and the implementation of water, sanitization and hygiene (WASH) projects at both the regional and national level throughout Colombia. Santiago has also pursued various entrepreneurial ventures and built three engineering companies during his career.

Santiago holds a master’s of Science in Engineering with emphasis in water treatment from the University of Antioquia and an engineering degree in environmental sciences.

Sharon joined the One Drop Foundation in fall 2022. She works with a dynamic and skilled team to organize and host unique local and international fundraising events. Prior to joining One Drop, Sharon worked for 10 years at the Centre for Human Rights at McGill University, organizing events and internships, hosting visitors, acting as liaison, and contributing to the Centre’s international reach and renown. She was a repeated nominee for the Principal’s Award of Excellence at McGill and is now thrilled to contribute her skills, experience, and dedication to One Drop’s global impact and shared vision for a better world.

Sharon holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from McGill University. She has also studied project management and she completed a certificate in Applied Communications at l’Université de Montréal in 2022. Sharon is an undaunted four-season cyclist in Montreal and a former elite athlete who thrives on high-performing teams.

Sunayana Wadhawan joined the One Drop Foundation’s team as the SABC expert in India in 2020. While primarily working with our partners on developing SABC strategies and interventions involving different contemporary, traditional and digital artists and art forms, Sunayana also contributes to the country’s strategy for India. She has a natural gift of encouraging community participation and is very spirited towards empowering local artists to become Agents of Change.

Before joining One Drop, Sunayana has worked with NGOs and community-based organizations in India towards participatory research and community-led initiatives for over 10 years on housing, water, sanitization and hygiene (WASH) and basic services, childcare, public transport, gender justice and human rights. Throughout her work, the focus has been building community knowledge and media, and she has been a strong advocate of the power of art to bring positive change. She has also worked as a translator with UN Women, the BBC radio and she also coordinated production for radio programs. Her passion and organizational skills have also brought her to contribute to music festivals like the first MTV India Music Summit in 2017, youth festivals for sustainability and more.

In addition to all she does with One Drop, Sunayana also does volunteer work with survivors of violence and marginalized folk artists. She also has a keen interest in music and poetry and is a musician and composer too.

Sunayana holds a master's degree in Political Studies from the Centre for Political Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, and an Honours bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Lady Shri Ram College for Women at the University of Delhi in New Delhi.

Tania leads a team of Social Art for Behaviour Change experts at One Drop. She and the SABC team members are passionate social arts experts who co-design behaviour change interventions with local partners and artists. They accompany local change by ensuring that creativity and emotion are at the heart of individual and collective transformation. In addition to her contributions to the development of the SABC approach, she also organized 5 international events that brought together hundreds of people from around the world in a community of practice where peers exchange and share experiences. She has delivered workshops and presentations at various international events and most recently created an online course on the SABC approach that is accessible to anyone who wants to understand better the links between systemic change, water, hygiene and sanitation, and behaviour. She brings 25 years of international development experience to the team, having worked in many different contexts. She speaks three languages.

A strong team player, Tania has a particular talent for bringing people together to achieve a common goal. Whether it's breaking down barriers in the office or in the communities in which she works, her ability to connect people is put into practice every day in her role as Director of Social Art for Behaviour Change.

Tania holds a master's degree in Sociology with a specialization in International Development from the University of Ottawa, as well as a bachelor's degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Laval University.

As Director of Operations within the Events and Sponsorship team, Tanya is involved in both strategic development and the structuring of her department's operations. Among other things, she oversees the planning and logistical supervision of marketing development projects and special events on an international scale, while ensuring the continuous improvement of existing processes.

With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry, she uses her knowledge to organize creative fundraising initiatives in an environment that is dynamic, respectful and focused on the personal and professional development of her team. In organizing her work, Tanya leaves nothing to chance and every aspect of a project is meticulously planned. She approaches all challenges with optimism and is innovative in her problem solving. The development of new projects allows her to put forward her organizational, communication and leadership skills, but most of all, to get the satisfaction of contributing to the success of large projects.

Before joining the One Drop team, Tanya worked for major companies such as Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and Cirque du Soleil, with whom she had the opportunity to work abroad in an international touring context. This ever-changing environment has allowed her to evolve on a personal basis and, above all, to develop significant adaptive skills. In 2017, she took on a major challenge with the Société des célébrations du 375e anniversaire de Montréal, overseeing all logistical aspects of the hundreds of events organized for the occasion.

Tanya holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Project Management profile, in addition to two Bachelor's degrees in Communication and Fine Arts. She is currently pursuing studies in psychology to further her knowledge and better contribute to the well-being of the teams and the success of the foundation.

Valérie is responsible for building lasting, impactful relationships with funders as part of the Indigenous Water Allyship Program, which supports equitable access to safe drinking water for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities across Canada. Driven by a deep commitment to equity and environmental justice, she brings her expertise in organizational strategy and philanthropy to the One Drop team.

She began her career in corporate strategy consulting before taking on a volunteer role in the social economy sector with an NGO in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She then spent eight years with the United Way–Centraide movement, where she held various roles focused on philanthropic development. More recently, she worked in strategic development and marketing for a start-up in the biodiversity consulting sector.

Valérie also serves on the board of directors of CANOPÉE and is vice-chair of the board of SNAP Québec (CPAWS), two organizations dedicated to conserving natural environments and advancing nature-based solutions.

She holds a B.B.A. and an M.Sc. in Management with a specialization in Strategy from HEC Montréal, as well as a certificate in Advanced Environmental Management from the University of Toronto.

Valerie is part of the Marketing Communications Unit at the One Drop Foundation, where she is responsible for planning, developing, analyzing, and optimizing the organization’s activities across digital platforms. She acts as a resource person for the website, newsletters, and social media. She also collaborates on the development of strategies and content that increase the Foundation's brand awareness, in addition to supporting different teams in promoting their activities.

Prior to joining the One Drop Foundation in 2022, Valerie worked as a Digital Communications Coordinator at the Kidney Foundation of Canada, where she learned about the issues and challenges around working at a philanthropic organization and developed expertise in digital brand presence. Valerie has touched on several other aspects of digital marketing, working as a marketing content creator in the world of communications agencies and collaborating on the promotion of major arts and culture events.

Valerie holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing and finance from Bishop's University in Sherbrooke.