Our team
Management
Christian Tanguay, Adm.A. (HE/HIM)
Executive Director
Christian Tanguay has been involved in the Montreal LGBTQ+ community for many years. A graduate in management from HEC Montreal, he first became involved in a dedicated way with Jeunesse Lambda.
His volunteer experience and academic background made him a perfect candidate for the position of Executive Director. So Christian joined the Centre in the summer of 2014. His plans to modernize the Center and his dedication to the cause will certainly allow the Center to continue to increase its potential to support and benefit the community.
Marta Alicia Colón (SHE/HER)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Marta arrived in December 2022, with a background in political science and translation. Her role is to manage the center’s various programs and staff.
Our vision is a society where all LGBTQ+ individuals can realize their full potential in an environment that welcomes diversity.
Board of Directors
Lawrence Brisebois
President
HE/HIM
Lawrence obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Université de Montréal before being admitted to the Barreau du Québec in 2011. From 2011 to 2019, he practiced business and immigration law in Asia: five years in Shanghai as a lawyer and director of the legal department and three years in Ho Chi Minh City as director of a business immigration law firm.
(In office since October 1st, 2019)
Anaïs Roy
Vice President
SHE/HER
Anaïs has volunteered with, among others, the Accueil Bonneau, the Maison des Femmes and the Marche Illumine la Nuit. She has also contributed to the well-being of the community in general by leading numerous union projects in defense of the rights of migrant workers. These diverse experiences brought her a lot through the sharing of knowledge and values in contact with people with different realities. Helping is sharing abundance.
(In office since June 21st, 2021)
Lissette Lebiedzierski
Secretary
SHE/HER
Her involvement began with her participation in the Katimavik program during which she volunteered full-time for nine months in several Canadian provinces. During her studies in translation, she held a position on the executive committee of her student association, which introduced her to association life and its issues.
(In office since October 1st, 2019)
ANDRÉANNE SYLVESTRE
Administrator
SHE/HER
Andréanne is a young Queer woman who graduated in accounting sciences from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières in 2022.She likes to find simple and efficient solutions to ensure that everyone is included. .es and supported.
(In office since April 14, 2022)
EMMANUEL KAMONYO
ADMINISTRATOR
HE/HIM
Emmanuel KAMONYO is a member of the Barreau du Québec. He practices in immigration and refugee law but also in International Human Rights Law at the Law Firm Stewart ISTVANFFY.
(In office since April 14, 2022)
LOUIS VASSOR
ADMINISTRATOR
HE/HIM
Arrived from France in 2012 in Montreal with his suitcase, unemployed and full of hope.
In a professional capacity, Louis has been with Desjardins since 2020 as Business Architects in the areas of member-client interactions and major digital projects.
(In office since April 14, 2022)
