The members of the Fondation Dr Julien’s Board of Directors care greatly about the well-being of children and are committed to working together to achieve the Foundation’s goals of ensuring access to community social pediatrics for as many vulnerable children as possible. We invite you to discover them.
« It is with great pride that I would like to thank each and every member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. They have demonstrated time and time again that they truly believe in our mission. I am confident in the future and the longevity of the organization because they are there to support and advocate for the most vulnerable children in our society. »
Dr. Gilles Julien
Founder, Vice-President
Me François L. Morin
President
Partner
Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG)
A tax law expert on wealth management issues, François has extensive experience in the regulatory environment in which charities and non-profits operate. He possesses the specialized legal expertise required to help them achieve their objectives and mitigate the risks they face. Having a strong community spirit, François has served on the boards of various organizations and has been a member of our Board of Directors for over a decade. François is committed to contributing to the well-being of vulnerable children.
« The saying that it is better to give than to receive absolutely applies to the Foundation. Adding a building block in the life of a child who didn’t start out with the same opportunities, and seeing the results and their successes, brings me immense joy and a true sense of accomplishment. »
Dr. Gilles Julien C.M. O.Q.
Vice-President
Social Pediatrician and Clinical Director
Founder, Vice-President
Fondation Dr Julien
Known as the father of community social pediatrics, Dr. Julien dedicates his life to caring for society’s most vulnerable children, helping to put the sparkle back in their eyes. Since 1971, his experience working with different cultures has shaped his strong conviction that it takes a village to raise a child. Today, his model of care inspires communities at home and around the world. He attributes this success to the support of the public, governments, field teams and valued partners.
« The success of the patient-physician relationship is due in large part to the physician’s attitude towards the patient, which is the sum of their knowledge, skills, listening ability, empathy and caring in a clinical setting. This integral respect forms the basis of our community social pediatrics approach. »
Pascal Martel, CPA, CA
Treasurer
Partner in Charge, Tax
Quebec Region
KPMG Canada
Pragmatic and structured in his approach, Pascal is also an empathetic leader who listens to his community. As an amateur marathon runner, he likes to take the time to think before giving advice. From auditor to tax expert to partner in charge of tax practice at KPMG, Pascal has shared his knowledge extensively with his peers. Although significantly involved in his professional community, including as a member of the organizing committee of the Association de planification fiscale et financière’s SR & ED symposium, Pascal always makes sure to spend quality time with his children.
« I know first-hand that children and their parents can experience great distress in the face of difficult situations and I am pleased to be able to help make a difference. »
Dr. Delphine Collin-Vézina
Secretary
Ph.D, Clinical Psychology
Director, Centre for Research on Children and Families
Director, Canadian Consortium on Child Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
Nicolas Steinmetz and Gilles Julien Research Chair in Community Social Pediatrics
Professor, School of Social Work and Department of Pediatrics McGill University
For the past 20 years, Delphine has worked with many communities to promote, implement and evaluate the best services to offer to children and families in vulnerable circumstances. A clinical psychologist by training, a professor of social work and a mother of three, she is dedicated to improving practices and policies to reduce adversity for families and thus ensure an equal opportunity for everyone to develop their full potential.
« I am convinced that if we work together and keep the best interests of the child at the heart of all decisions, we can make a real difference for families and society.” »
Michel-Éric Fournelle
Administrator
President
Fondation Famille Michel Fournelle
After a 25-year career in real estate and subsequently selling his family’s 60-year-old business, Michel-Éric has chosen to reinvest his energy into philanthropy. He created the Fondation Famille Michel Fournelle in 2017 to support organizations that work with disadvantaged children.
Already very committed to the cause, in 2018 Michel-Éric acquired a historic century-old home overlooking Kent Park in Montreal to turn it into the new premises of the Côte-des-Neiges CPSC. It is an exceptional place for children, their parents and those working at the centre to come.
« All children must have a chance to succeed. »
Maude Julien
Administrator
Clinician nurse
General manager
Lévis social pediatrics centre
Maude Julien got her nursing diploma in 1993, followed by 2 bachelors degrees in education and in sciences. To perfecte her knowledge, she completed a microprogram: Master in pharmaceutic product development. In 1981, after a 2 year stay in Comores islands, Maude realises some populations are more vulnerable than others. It is at that moment her desire to save others emerges. That desire will guide her carreer choice.
In March 2010, she created the first CSPC in the Québec region. Since that day, she pursues her work to promote social pediatrics. In addition to helping children from her community, she is caring for her own family, being a mother of 4.
« By founding a social pediatrics centre, I contributed to building a strong network in Québec. My dream is that the community social pediatrics movement continues to grow and develop according to the vision and convictions of Dr Julien. Our children are our most precious riches, we need to take care of them collectively. »
