Collège Boréal Celebrates Staff Excellence
Nearly 1,300 employees from across the province were invited today to celebrate this year’s achievements, excellence in various staff categories, years of service, and retirements. During the event, the College’s senior management and the directors of its sites and campuses presented their achievements and outlook for the upcoming year.
Collège Boréal Award of Excellence
Support Staff: Chad Pharand
A member of Collège Boréal’s Computer Services Centre, Chad Pharand is an expert in communications tools. His work and commitment were instrumental in implementing Boréal’s national mandate from Colleges and Institutes Canada to serve as a hub for the 50-30 Challenge, which aims to increase the representation of diverse groups in Canadian businesses.
Teaching Staff: Emilie Lacroix
A professor and coordinator in Boréal’s Fitness and Health Promotion program, Emilie Lacroix is recognized for her commitment to creating a dynamic and stimulating learning environment. Her dedication to health and solidarity is reflected, among other things, in the “Run to Remember” event she organizes every year with her students, the proceeds of which are donated to humanitarian organizations.
Administrative Staff: Liane Romain
As the Director of Collège Boréal’s Centre for Leadership and Academic Innovation, Liane Romain plays a key role in ensuring the quality of programming and teaching at our institution while prioritizing the growth and development of her teams. Under her leadership, Boréal has set up several services in a new microsite and is developing bachelor’s degree programs to increase access to post-secondary studies in French.
Temporary and Regular Part-Time Staff: Olivia Baudet and Rommel Legagneur
Since her studies as an international student in the Fish and Wildlife Management Technology program at Collège Boréal, Olivia Baudet has distinguished herself at the Applied Research Centre for Biodiversity, and as a project manager for Research & Innovation at Boréal. Her dual role has positioned her at the heart of several research projects, making significant contributions to their success and garnering the respect and trust of our partners.
Rommel Legagneur’s in-depth knowledge of essential skills is a key asset for Collège Boréal’s Adult Upgrading Centre. As coordinator of the Academic Career Access (ACE) and Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) programs at the Nipissing campus, his 32 years of experience teaching French and math is a testament to his deep commitment to education.
Years of Service Recognition
Each year, Collège Boréal celebrates the seniority of its staff members in five-year increments. The following employees achieved service milestones between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024:
5 Years of Service
Sudbury
- Catherine Boivin-Girard
- Josée Campeau-Rousselle
- Vanessa Hajdukiewicz
- Judith Kambanda
- Lissa Kendziora
- Sylvain Lamontagne
- Alain Larabie
- Ginnette Leclair
- Mélanie Lelièvre
- Michelle Portelance
- Amanda Silvestri
Toronto
- Dajena Kumbaro
- Gilles Marchildon
Windsor
- Catherine Guthrie
London
- Solveig Isabel-Doyon
- Gladys Isimbi
- Anaise Muzima
Mississauga
- Samar EI Kasas
Kapuskasing
- Marie-Josée Tremblay
10 Years of Service
Sudbury
- Ginette Brunet
- Linda Crawford
- Eric Dupuis
- Cindy Faulkner
- Sonia Goncalves
- Marie-Claude Mallet
- Daniel Moncion
- Céline Saday Yahya
- Roxanne Santos
Windsor
- Marwa Ahmed
- Mirvat Yaghi-Nader
Barrie
- Mylène Feytout-Eward
Nipissing Ouest
- Carrie-Lynn Beaucage
Timmins
- Cassie Vien
Elliott Lake
- Autumn Maguire
15 Years of Service
Sudbury
- Christine MacIsaac
- Patrick Paquin
- Brigitte Ruest
London
- Speciose Mukakamanzi
Toronto
- Mary Jane Venpin
20 Years of Service
Sudbury
- Carole Fortier
- Nicole Gervais
- Roger Larose
- Tammy LeClair
- Nathalie Noël
- Chantal Proulx
Hearst
- Danny Richard
Toronto
- Carole Brière-Lavallée
- Paula Girardi-Monteiro
- Blaise Nego Buata
25 Years of Service
Sudbury
- Helen Lamontagne
- Jeanette Plante Bouffard
Retirements
As they head into a well-deserved retirement, Collège Boréal wishes to express its gratitude to Carole Alain, Adèle Bordeleau, Hélène Côté, Francine Gagnon, Julie Levac-Rancourt, Denise Perras, Donald Perreault, Monique Rainville, Lise Ross-Lalande, Francine Ross-Noel, Donald Thibert, Marc Trottier, Nicole Veilleux, and Veldret Leonard-Jetté for their years of loyal service.
