Gabriella Fanous
Montréal
Summary
A dynamic professional with a robust interdisciplinary background in strategic thinking and a profound passion for social and environmental transformation. Equipped with a strong foundation in public policy and project management, and public relation, I excel in working with cross-functional teams towards achieving innovative solutions to societal and organizational issues. My expertise also encompasses collaborative leadership and data-driven decision-making, enabling me to effectively align strategic objectives with practical outcomes. Committed to making a meaningful impact, I continuously seek to leverage my skills in pioneering initiatives that drive positive change in society.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Officer
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
Montreal, QC
10.2023 - Current
- As a member of the president's office, I work on special projects assigned to me directly by the CEO.
- Projects included the launch spearheading initiatives to showcase institutional community involvement, supporting the candidacy of the CEO as president of international network on matters of Francophone heritage.
- Skilled honed : Stakeholder engagement and management, event and project management, problem solving, public relations and strategic communications.
Consultant
Institut De La Résilience Et De L'innovation Urbaine
Montreal, QC
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Produced diagnostic reports with recommendation, adapted to the realities to the clients in a clear and actionable manner.
- Offer a interdisciplinary and strategic lens to understand and address client issues.
- Topics addressed include shared governance, urban environmental programs, strategic communications, governance, stakeholder mapping and network building strategies.
- Clients include local governments, non-for-profits and state institutions.
- My projects span a diverse array of critical issues including governance, strategic communications, urban environmental programs, and network development
Finance and strategic partnership manager for L'aube; program evaluation lead - SALIM
Collectif Récolte
Montreal, QC
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Lead and designed strategic thinking and planning workshops, designed processes, and conducted diagnostics to better inform the sustainability and viability of our initiatives.
- Provided strategic guidance to ensure the successful development of one the organization's capstone initiative L'aube, food hub, including securing 300K$ funding for the project.
- Developed tailored communications materials for various stakeholders and led the strategic partnership and stakeholder management strategy.
Political advisor to the mayor's cabinet and the executive committee
Ville de Montréal
Montreal, QC
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Political Advisor with a robust track record in strategic thinking and influential communication (internal and external) across various municipal domains
- Managed varied responsibilities including executive committee processes, HR, innovation, IT, higher education, smart city, in addition to citizen participation, public security, organizational as well as diversity and inclusion
- My approach consistently integrates an equity and environmental lens to all files, emphasizing sustainable development and social justice principles.
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Town of Montreal West
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Enhanced the data analysis capabilities by expanding the GIS database with clean, comprehensive datasets and conducting a number of public works related projects including an energy audit and geospatial analysis of sewage systems
- Led data informed environmental initiatives, such as efficient waste management and urban flood prevention.
- Developed a partnership with local universities to engage students in practical city planning projects, improving both environmental awareness and climate resilience.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Quantic School of Business And Technology
03.2025
Certificat - Organisational Leadership
HEC Montréal
08.2023
Master of Arts - Geographic Information Science
McGill University
Montreal, QC04.2018
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science -
McGill University
Montreal, QC12.2014
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Management
- Strategic and creative thinking
- Interdisciplinary problem-solving
- Business acumen
- Public policy
- Public speaking
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Community involvment
Board member, Plein(s) Écran(s) (2023-current)
Committee member, social innovation fund, PME Montreal (2023-current)
CQCM HR committee member (2024-current)
Timeline
Mission Officer
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
10.2023 - Current
Consultant
Institut De La Résilience Et De L'innovation Urbaine
05.2022 - Current
Finance and strategic partnership manager for L'aube; program evaluation lead - SALIM
Collectif Récolte
04.2022 - 12.2023
Political advisor to the mayor's cabinet and the executive committee
Ville de Montréal
03.2018 - 12.2021
Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Town of Montreal West
05.2016 - 03.2018
MBA - Business Management
Quantic School of Business And Technology
Certificat - Organisational Leadership
HEC Montréal
Master of Arts - Geographic Information Science
McGill University
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science -
McGill University