ABOUT US

A little bit of information about MEPEC

The creation of MEPEC goes back to early 2018 as a result of an initiative by a citizen who wanted to offer more services to the English-speaking population of the Montérégie region. In April 2018, CHSSN (Community Health and Social Services Network), funded by Health Canada, was authorized to create a new Network and Partnership Initiative (NPI) in the Montérégie East region. A 6-person board of directors was created and incorporated in October 2018. MEPEC became the 22nd NPI in Quebec and, since January 2019 has hired three employees to fulfill its mission.

OUR TEAM

Meet the MEPEC team

Meet the people behind our success! Our organizational chart offers a glimpse into the roles and relationships that make MEPEC thrive. It reflects our commitment to teamwork, leadership, and dedicated collaboration.

Karoll-Ann Carrier

Executive Director

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Karoll-Ann Carrier has a graduate diploma in History from Laval University and is doing her certificate in Archives. She has cumulated experience in many sectors: researched, writing, accounting, management, administration and marketing. Since January 2019, Karoll-Ann is the Executive Director of MEPEC and works everyday to its mission.

Debbie Hanney

Director of Operations

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debbie.hanney@mepec-pemca.org

Debbie Hanney retired from Information Technology (IT) after a 42-year career with Sun Life Financial. She held many positions both in Administration and then in the IT department.  She participated in many high-profile projects while at Sun Life and held many roles within IT. Her interpersonal skills along with her strong planning and organizing abilities led her to be a successful team leader managing teams both onshore and offshore and communicating effectively with project sponsors.

Kareen Massé

Community Development Project Manager

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kareen.masse@mepec-pemca.org

Kareen Massé has been passionate about working with families, children and teens for over 30 years. She is a certified Early Childhood Educator, worked with young athletes as a figure skating coach and has also worked with teenagers with special needs. Her devotion to help others and to work within a community organization is just what she strives to do. Mom of 2 athletes, she tries to keep up with them by staying active and promoting a healthy lifestyle. She is committed to working collaboratively and building relationships with community partners to develop and implement a variety of programs for families, teens and young adults.

Alexandra Blasetti

Office Manager

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a.blasetti@mepec-pemca.org

Alexandra Blasetti Kuhn received her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the National University of San Martin-Argentina, in 2018. She worked primarily on designing exercise prescription programs for chronic disease management, collaborating closely with physicians and physical therapists through monthly progress reports. Through her experience in the health field, she has developed precision in data collection, management and an analytical approach to report writing, along with a strong sense of organization, responsibility, and compassion. She is very excited to be part of the MEPEC team!

Daphnée Lamarre

Community Outreach & Liaison Coordinator – Families & Seniors

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d.lamarre@mepec-pemca.org

Daphnée Lamarre is dedicated to fostering strong connections within her community. A graduate of McGill University, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kindergarten and Elementary Education in 2019. For five years, Daphnée worked as an English homeroom teacher in both private and public schools, where she developed a passion for nurturing young minds. After several rewarding years in the classroom, Daphnée sought to broaden her impact beyond her students. Transitioning to her new role as Community Outreach and Liaison Coordinator, she aims to support families and seniors more comprehensively. With a genuine enthusiasm for new projects, she is committed to creating positive change and uplifting those around her.

Jamie Malysh

Community Outreach & Liaison Coordinator – Employment & Education

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j.malysh@mepec-pemca.org

Jamie Malysh combines creativity, leadership, and community-focused passion in her role. With 15+ years in teaching and a background as a professional dancer, she transitioned smoothly to project management, bringing strong skills in solution-oriented and empathetic leadership. Her career has focused on fostering inclusive environments, especially for youth. As Founder and Artistic Director of a dance company, Jamie guided many dancers toward prestigious institutions like The Royal Winnipeg Ballet and The National Ballet School of Canada. Now, at MEPEC, she’s eager to leverage her experience to create initiatives that support academic and career goals, building a brighter future through connection and collaboration.

BOARD

MEPEC's Board of Directors

MEPEC’s Board of Directors ensures that MEPEC’s mission is achieved. Most members are part of Quebec’s English-speaking community. They have much knowledge and professional experience in a variety of areas such as education, community, administration, health and social services, etc.

Board members are volunteers who believe that with respect, communication, compromise and teamwork that anything is possible in community.

The Board of Directors is elected each year during the Annual General Meeting in June. The submissions can be made throughout the year. Familiarity with MEPEC’s work and previous experience (such as serving on a committee, attending or facilitating support groups, etc.) is recommended.

Stephen Thompson

President

Norm Haslam

Vice-President

Lukas Dagnino

Treasurer

Lorraine Ostiguy

Secretary

Linda Bernier

Director – Administrator

Jo-Anne Garrett

Director – Administrator

Anne-Marie Robidoux

Director – Administrator

JOIN THE BOARD

Are you interested in joining MEPEC's Board of Directors?
Do you want to nominate someone?

Use the application/nomination form.