Behind OPEQ’s mission are dedicated women and men, a hands-on leadership team and a diverse board of directors that grounds the organization in its core values of transparency, rigour, and collective impact..
DIRECTION
Maryse Lavoie – Executive Director
Siham El Kindi, CRHA – Deputy Director – Director, Support Functions
Najat El Kindi – Director, Performance
OUR GOVERNANCE
OPEQ is a non-profit organization and a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, governed by a diverse board of directors. Its members come from the private sector, government, the school network, and the volunteer community — a composition that reflects OPEQ’s strong institutional roots and its ability to bring public, private, and community sectors together around a shared mission.
Board of Directors
Jean Lasnier — Chair Retired, Bell Canada
Fabien Labonté — Vice-Chair Advisor, Material and Information Resources, Fédération des centres de services scolaires du Québec (FCSSQ)
Roger Lamothe — Secretary Retired, Industry Canada
Réjean Pilote — Treasurer Retired, Carrefour environnement Saguenay
Denis-Marc Gagnon — Director Retired, National Bank Financial
Yvan Fortier — Director Digital Pedagogy Advisor, Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEES)
Anne-Marie Novello — Director Corporate Responsibility and Environment, BCE
Jessie Audet — Director Representative, Provincial Table on Information Resources (TPRI)
Maryse Lavoie — Executive Director OPEQ
WORK WITH US
Interested in contributing to OPEQ’s mission or exploring opportunities to collaborate?
Join the team Put your skills to work for digital inclusion and the circular economy. → View open positions
Join the board of directors OPEQ welcomes applications from engaged individuals with diverse backgrounds who wish to contribute to the organization’s governance. → Contact us
Get in touch For any questions about our governance or activities. → Reach out
