Our Governance

Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is composed of ten to fifteen volunteer directors, half of whom are health professionals. It ensures the sound development of the organization, the accuracy of financial statements, democratic life, and the implementation of strategic plans.

Chair of the Board

Dr David-Martin Milot

Chair · Médecins du Monde Canada

Specialist physician in public health and preventive medicine. Regional Director of Public Health for Montérégie. Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke. Regular Researcher, Institut universitaire sur les dépendances.

Directors

Hover over a profile to discover their role and expertise on the Board.

“I believe in our community-based interventions and in working in partnership with local organizations. That is largely why I continue to be involved with Médecins du Monde.”

Dre Zoé Brabant

Specialist physician in public health and preventive medicine

“This organization's work ethic aligns with my personal values of equity, independence, humanity and community self-reliance.”

Dr Amar Farkouh

Internal medicine resident, Université de Montréal

“Joining the Médecins du Monde board means joining caring, dedicated and skilled people who are determined to make a difference in improving access to health care.”

Me Stéphane Cléroux

Lawyer, accredited arbitrator and mediator

“I believe Médecins du Monde's actions are absolutely necessary for people who are underserved or poorly served by current government services.”

Dr Michel Welt

Obstetrician-gynecologist, Centre de périnatalité sociale de Saint-Laurent

“This is a team of extraordinary people who remind us of the importance of the most fundamental values of a society.”

Frédéric Mayrand

Vice President, BNP Paribas Bank

“Médecins du Monde's mission resonates with me and perfectly reflects my purpose and personal convictions.”

Valérie Martin

Co-founder and President, Genre Humain Inc.

“Joining MdM means continuing to carry the deep responsibility of providing care with listening, respect and presence, especially for those whom society forgets.”

Dr Philippe Sauthier, MD

Specialist in obstetrics-gynecology and gynecologic oncology

“As individuals, our concrete means of taking action remain very modest. I am actively involved with Médecins du Monde, whose work on the ground aligns with my values.”

Bastien Deschênes, CPA

Chartered Professional Accountant

“Médecins du Monde inspires me through its ability to generate impact by combining concrete action with excluded and vulnerable people.”

Jean-Marie Chapeau

Co-founder and President, FiL

“I want to put my expertise at the service of an organization whose mission resonates with my values. Médecins du Monde Canada embodies a concrete commitment.”

Chantal Gagnon

Senior Director, Global Relations and Regulatory Affairs, La Caisse

“I have a responsibility to get involved to change things, and Médecins du Monde Canada is a partner of choice through its contribution to improving the health of the most vulnerable.”

Danielle Fleury

Manager, nurse

“Serving on the board is an opportunity to contribute to an organization whose values align with mine, while learning from those who work with marginalized people.”

Michel Perreault

Researcher, Douglas Mental Health University Institute; Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University

“I have admired Médecins du Monde's work for a very long time, particularly its commitment to communities, its capacity for innovation and its defence of the right to health.”

Dre Farah Désiré

Specialist physician in public health and preventive medicine

“I am particularly inspired by Médecins du Monde, which combines community-based support with rights advocacy for the benefit of marginalized people.”

Majda Topaloski

Partner, Ernst & Young

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Become a member

Members of Médecins du Monde Canada can vote at the general assembly and run for the Board of Directors.

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Our team

Permanent team

Discover our entire permanent team — leadership, operations, communications, fundraising, and administration.

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