About | Fondation Isabelle et Luc Poirier

About the
Foundation

Message from Isabelle and Luc

The Fondation Isabelle et Luc Poirier works on two inseparable fronts: raising awareness in society to prevent violence and promote well-being, while also mobilising concrete philanthropic resources to support various initiatives. Above all, our goal is to help build a healthier society in every sense. Mental health, emotional balance, healthy lifestyle habits, and collective well-being must become priorities at every age and in every environment.

Bullying, cyberbullying, and violence are not limited to schools – they are also present in workplaces, on social networks, among seniors, and within our communities.

Our aim is to bring people together around concrete and positive actions, so that everyone can live in a more respectful and fulfilling environment.

We believe that social transformation depends as much on prevention and education as it does on generosity and mutual support. This is why the Foundation combines these two approaches to maximize its impact.

Alongside Jasmin Roy, founder and CEO, we hope to continue this essential mission, while acting as a philanthropic catalyst to unite the community in building a more inclusive and empathetic society.

We firmly believe that raising awareness and providing support are not opposing missions, but truly complementary. This is why our Foundation will implement on-the-ground actions and large-scale philanthropic initiatives.

— Isabelle Gauvin and Luc Poirier

Scientific Committee

Ms. Patricia-Anne Blanchet

Advisor in Indigenous Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Sherbrooke

Dr. Laelia Benoit

Child psychiatrist and associate researcher at the Yale Child Study Center and the Inserm Center for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health

Katherine Pascuzzo, PhD

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychoeducation at the University of Sherbrooke

Michel Dorais PhD

Professor Emeritus at Laval University

Catherine Laurier (PhD)

Associate Professor in the Department of Psychoeducation at the University of Sherbrooke

Olivier Champagne-Poirier

Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Sherbrooke

Claire Baudry

Full professor in the Department of Psychoeducation at UQTR