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Réseau Expert Network

Our governance, management, and leadership training programs are the result of the dedication of a passionate Expert Network. They put their skills to work for participants, all from non-profit organizations, NGOs, and institutions, whether they are managers or board directors. The goal is to foster excellent in management, impactful leadership et exemplary governance to strengthen the impact of their work within their organizations. Together, we are building a better organizations through quality training and knowledge sharing.

Julie Léger

Julie Léger

M.A. (Hist.), APO.c, GPC.d

Governance, Strategic Organizational Planning, and Project Management

Julie Léger brings strong expertise in governance, organizational development, and project management. She has worked in research, operations management, and as a senior manager in the non-profit sector, giving her a sharp analytical capacity and a deep understanding of complex contexts.


She stands out for her intellectual rigour, practical mindset, and ability to make abstract concepts accessible. Julie equips teams to take action with coherence and confidence, aligned with their responsibilities and mission. Her versatility is a valuable asset in environments undergoing transformation.


In a learning context, Julie uses a coaching-based andragogical approach that is both structured and rigorous. She is skilled at presenting clear concepts where each learner can see themselves, make connections with their professional reality, and leave with concrete tools that can be applied immediately.


Her guidance enables organizations to strengthen their capacity for action, make aligned decisions, and evolve their structures with clarity.

Rob Buttars

Rob Buttars

GPC.d, NPPD.c

Governance, Management Leadership, and Strategic Planning

Rob Buttars brings extensive experience in governance and management leadership, gained notably as a general director, trainer, and board director in the education sector. He supports boards of directors and executive teams in clarifying their roles, strengthening decision-making effectiveness, and building organizations grounded in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.


He is recognized for his ability to structure his interventions with clarity, simplify complex processes, and engage participants around concrete solutions. Rob draws on solid hands-on experience and a coaching mindset to foster collective accountability and the achievement of results.


In a learning context, Rob uses a coaching-based andragogical approach that is both rigorous and practical. He is skilled at presenting clear concepts where each learner can see themselves, make connections with their professional reality, and leave with concrete tools that can be applied immediately.


His guidance enables organizations to develop more effective governance, aligned executive teams, and solid, sustainable management practices.

Pierre Léonard

Pierre Léonard

Labour Relations, Collective Bargaining, and Governance

Pierre Léonard brings extensive experience in human resources and labour relations. He has held positions as Executive Director, chief spokesperson in collective bargaining, and Director of Administrative Services. He supports managers in navigating sensitive and complex environments with fairness and precision.


Pierre offers practical tools and active listening. He designs training programs where relational and organizational challenges are addressed with clarity, respect, and pragmatism. He fosters a climate of trust that encourages accountability and continuous improvement.


In a learning context, Pierre uses a coaching-based andragogical approach that is both rigorous and practical. He is skilled at presenting clear concepts where each learner can see themselves, make connections with their professional reality, and leave with concrete tools that can be applied immediately.


His guidance helps organizations better manage labour relations, prevent tensions, and build healthier, more coherent professional environments.

Alain Vachon

Alain Vachon

GPC.d, ACC.dir, NPPD.d

Management Leadership, Governance, and Team Cohesion

Alain Vachon brings extensive experience in governance, management leadership, and team cohesion. For more than 30 years, he has supported managers, board members, and teams in clarifying their roles, making fairer decisions, and strengthening their collective synergy. He is recognized for his ability to identify real issues, create uncompromising spaces for reflection, and foster concrete action plans rooted in reality.


Alain works with rigour, candour, and humanity. He draws on a solid understanding of organizational dynamics to structure his training and coaching around what truly makes a difference in practice. He guides participants to deepen their governance or management posture and to strengthen the coherence of their approach. His method helps build professional environments that are clearer, more engaging, and more accountable.


In a learning context, Alain uses a coaching-based andragogical approach that is both rigorous and practical. He is skilled at presenting clear concepts where each learner can see themselves, make connections with their professional reality, and leave with practical tools that can be applied immediately.


His guidance equips organizations to build aligned teams that collaborate more effectively, make consistent decisions, and achieve sustainable results.

Gerry Morin

Gerry Morin

CPA

Finance, Risk Management, and Governance

Gerry Morin, brings strong expertise in finance, accounting, risk management, and governance. He has held strategic positions such as Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Risk Management, board member, and chair of finance committees.


Gerry is recognized for his ability to make numbers accessible and risk management tangible. He adapts his training to participants’ level of comfort, fosters open exchanges, and engages teams around simple and effective tools. He values clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement in the management of financial resources.


In a learning context, Gerry uses a coaching-based andragogical approach that is both rigorous and practical. He is skilled at presenting clear concepts where each learner can see themselves, make connections with their professional reality, and leave with concrete tools that can be applied immediately.


His guidance helps organizations better understand their finances, strengthen accountability, and make budgetary decisions with clarity and confidence.

Monique Ménard

Monique Ménard

EAO, MA Ed. (Leadership), NPPD.d

Management Leadership, Governance, and Andragogy

Monique Ménard brings extensive experience in management leadership, governance, and education administration, both within school boards and in the postsecondary sector. She has held strategic positions including school principal, executive director, superintendent, and university professor, which gives her a comprehensive perspective firmly rooted in the realities of professional environments.


Monique is recognized for her ability to transform complex content into concrete learning. She creates dynamic and demanding training contexts focused on collaboration, shared analysis, and continuous improvement. Her support is both structured and deeply human.


In a learning context, Monique uses a coaching-based andragogical approach that is both rigorous and practical. She is skilled at presenting clear concepts where each learner can see themselves, make connections with their professional reality, and leave with concrete tools that can be applied immediately.


Her guidance helps educational organizations clarify their governance, develop aligned management, and strengthen coherence between structures, people, and mission.

Pierre Bourbeau

Pierre Bourbeau

CRHA, Accredited Mediator

Governance in NPOs, Communication, and Human Resources

Pierre Bourbeau brings extensive experience in governance, management leadership, and human resources, acquired through his roles as Executive Director of non-profit organizations, board director, and board officer. He designs training programs that foster dialogue, engagement, and the co-creation of practical solutions.


Pierre focuses on interactive activities grounded in participants’ realities. He values collective intelligence, accountability, and respect for roles. His supportive and structured approach creates an environment conducive to collaboration and continuous improvement.


In a learning context, Pierre uses a coaching-based andragogical approach that is both rigorous and practical. He is skilled at presenting clear concepts where each learner can see themselves, make connections with their professional reality, and leave with concrete tools that can be applied immediately.


His guidance helps organizations think strategically to clarify their governance, align their management practices, and evolve their ways of collaborating with coherence.

Pamela-Jane Taylor

Pamela-Jane Taylor

MBA, JD

343-883-5222

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