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. Director of Public Health for Montérégie. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Addiction Services, Université de Sherbrooke. Regular Researcher, University Institute on Addictions.

Directors

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

“I believe in our outreach interventions and partnerships with local organizations. That is largely why I continue to commit to Médecins du Monde.”

Dre Zoé Brabant

Physician in public health and preventive medicine

“This organization’s work ethic aligns with my personal values in terms of equity, independence, humanity, and community self-sufficiency.”

Amar Farkouh

Medical student, Université de Montréal

“Médecins du Monde stands for impact, innovation, and determination. Participating in this mission and attempting to positively influence the world around us.”

Gabriel Paradis

Vice-President of Operations, Finance Montréal

“Joining the Board of Médecins du Monde means joining compassionate, dedicated, and skilled people determined to make a difference in improving access to health.”

Me Stéphane Cléroux

Accredited lawyer, arbitrator, and mediator

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

Dr Michel Welt

Obstetrician-gynaecologist, Saint-Laurent Social Perinatal Centre

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

Frédéric Mayrand

Vice-President, BNP Paribas Bank

“The link between research and organizations like MdM interests me in improving the health of people in situations of vulnerability and influencing policies.”

Pre Karine Bertrand

Clinical psychologist and researcher, University Institute on Addictions

“Médecins du Monde’s mission speaks to me and perfectly reflects my reason for being and my personal convictions.”

Valérie Martin

Co-founder and President, Genre Humain Inc.

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

Dr Philippe Sauthier, MD

Specialist in obstetrics-gynaecology and gynaecological oncology

“As an individual, our concrete means of action remain very modest. I actively engage with Médecins du Monde, whose fieldwork aligns with my values.”

Bastien Deschênes, CPA

Chartered Professional Accountant

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

Jean-Marie Chapeau

Co-founder and President, FiL

“I wish 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 due to its contribution to improving the health of the most vulnerable.”

Danielle Fleury

Manager, Nurse

“Serving on the Board of Directors is an opportunity to contribute to an organization whose values align with my own, while learning from those who work with marginalized people.”

Michel Perreault

Researcher, Douglas Mental Health University InstituteAssociate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, McGill University

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

Dre Farah Désiré

MD MSc, Specialist Physician in Public Health and Preventive Medicine

“I am particularly inspired by Médecins du Monde, which combines outreach support and rights advocacy for the benefit of marginalized people.”

Majda Topaloski

Associate, Ernst & Young

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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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