Growing up in an agricultural environment with a family involved in a variety of projects projects, I've always aspired to join the business world while making a positive positive contribution to society. Philanthropic business models that successfully reconcile economic success with social impact have long inspired me.

It was this desire for entrepreneurship with a well-defined mission that led me to study for the Bachelor of Business Administration at HEC. My passion for research and problem-solving led me to pursue a master's degree in business intelligence. Convinced of the importance of sustainability in business decisions, my second second year of graduate studies was devoted to the world of sustainable development and the climate crisis.

Thanks to the generosity of the Arbour Foundation, I had the opportunity to become actively involved in various associative initiatives during my academic career. I began by organizing the Société des relations d'affaires (SRA) scholarship simulation and was later appointed vice-president of this organization. Meanwhile, I also fulfilled the role of media analyst at HEC's National Bank Investment Fund for two consecutive years. These experiences enriched me considerably and enabled me to actively contribute to the dissemination of knowledge in the financial field.

In addition to these occupations, I have had the privilege of participating in a variety of other projects. In 2022, I co-founded Écozac, a startup focused on the circular economy, with the aim to eliminate the use of plastic. Our team won the final of the Défi Entrepreneurial Défi48, attracting media attention. I have also participated in various conferences. In fact, this coming November, I have the honor of hosting a panel Les Affaires on the carbon footprint of digital business.

I then had the opportunity to be selected for the double degree program with ESCP Business School in Europe. During my second year in Paris, I had the opportunity to develop a deep passion for energy and the environment, thanks to enriching encounters with internationally renowned experts.

Given my growing interest in finding solutions for climate change, I decided to pursue a doctorate in industrial engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. As an affiliate member of the Centre Interuniversitaire en Recherche et Analyse des Organizations (CIRANO), I hope to devote the next few years to researching solutions aimed at strengthening the resilience of agriculture to climate change. The aim of my research is to use artificial intelligence and digital technologies to help guarantee global food security, by paying particular attention to precision farming in controlled environments.

I owe this journey, these crucial decisions, and these personal accomplishments to the Fondation Arbour, which has supported and guided me, and in particular to Mrs. Diane de Champlain, who has always encouraged me to go further. The Fondation Arbour will hold a special place in my heart and mind throughout my doctoral journey.

My future is in the space sector and if I get a chance to leave this beautiful blue planet, there will be a live link to an Arbour Foundation Wine & Cheese event as promised.