UNIVERSALIA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Senior / Associate
- Senior Communication Consultant
- Senior Consultant, Communications and Design
Augie Van Biljouw is a senior communication consultant based in Montreal. She specializes in strategic communications, content development and design, primarily in the field of human rights and international development. Augie develops and implements communication strategies and work plans, including brand positioning and key messaging. She also has an extensive track record of producing high-quality communication materials using multiple media tools and channels (websites, videos, summary reports, case studies, stories, etc.) to make knowledge more accessible and to engage key stakeholders. Augie has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from McGill University and over 25 years of experience working with or consulting for UN agencies, NGOs, and international organizations.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- President and CEO, Environment, Security & Conflict Transformation Practice Leader, La Francophonie Practice Leader
Job Titles:
- Assistant Accountant
- Finance / Administration Support
As assistant accountant to the Finance Director, Gema is in charge of account analyses and payroll management in addition to the production of financial statements, budget analyses, and the optimization of accounting processes.
Gema has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and International Business from the Université de Montréal, as well as a Certificate in Accounting from HEC Montréal. She has worked in a range of industries, including construction and the video game industry. Eager to stay at the cutting edge of developments in the accounting field, she is committed to ongoing training to bring valuable expertise to the company's financial success.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant, Board Secretary - Treasurer
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Senior Consultant and Shareholder, Organization and Partnership Performance, Gender Equality and Inclusion and Performance, Quality, and Strategy Practice Leader
Job Titles:
- Project and Administrative Assistant
- Senior / Associate
Job Titles:
- Director of Finance and Administration
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Shareholder
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Finance / Administration Support
- Project and Administrative Assistant
Marisia Barrière provides project and administrative support to the various practices at Universalia, notably the Environment, Security & Conflict Transformation Practice and La Francophonie Practice. In Urban Planning at Concordia, she learned about research methods and was welcomed into the Honours Program in order to conduct research of her own. Marisia joined Universalia in 2023 to further her knowledge about global development both in Canada and abroad. Marisia is a team player and enjoys helping at all levels of a project. Marisia draws on her background in urban planning to support Universalia in committing to making the world a more sustainable and equitable place. Universalia allows her to combine her skills in administration with her passion for the ways people, governments and organizations go about crafting a better future through programs in a global context. Under the supervision of the CEO, project team leads and the finance team, Marisia helps manage a range of administrative duties. She aims to bring a high level of organization while implementing collaborative processes in the workplace. Marisia is also the Social Activities Coordinator at Universalia. Marisia is fluent in English, French, and has a basic knowledge of Spanish.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Administrative Tasks for the CEO
- Executive Assistant to the CEO, Project and Administrative Assistant
- Finance / Administration Support
Ms. Drina Therrien completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO and corporate administrative team along with providing a diverse range of project, logistical and administrative support to the Performance, Quality and Strategy practice at Universalia. Ms. Therrien is a highly motivated, organized, and efficient worker. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University, Ms. Therrien joined Universalia to apply her analytic, communication, and organizational skills. With her previous experience in academics and administration, she consistently brings strong technical and interpersonal capacities to the team to ensure the reliable delivery of high-quality products.
In addition to fulfilling key technical responsibilities. Ms. Therrien delivers essential project management support from project onset to completion to maintain timelines and budgets, whilst also managing team member responsibilities to enable a collaborative, effective and integrated approach.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Associate
Job Titles:
- Accounting Clerk
- Finance / Administration Support
Yves Dufour is responsible for general accounting at Universalia (accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and bank reconciliation, etc.). He has worked in the accounting field for more than 20 years, primarily in the retail and service sectors.