Today, we introduce you to Antoine Gervais, Development Coordinator, Nature Conservancy of Canada.
AC: Can you present your professional background?
AG: I have a background that could be considered atypical, since it takes place in several disciplines and above all reflects my passions: culture, hospitality and, now, social involvement through philanthropy.
AC: What professional accomplishments are you most proud of?
AG: Difficult to isolate them, they are very varied … I consider myself extremely privileged to have been able to sing opera, to guide groups in three languages across the country and, now, to be able to raise funds for it. environment – always with the same energy that drives me for music or human relations in general.
AC: Tell us about your involvement with Ataxia Canada
AG: I support the development committee in terms of their philanthropic development orientations and related communication material.
AC: What do you want to accomplish with Ataxia Canada?
AG: When you are interested in Ataxia, it is difficult to remain insensitive to the cause. This is in line with the foundation’s raison d’être: to improve the lot of patients and families struggling with this condition. I think that there is great potential to be realized in terms of the outreach and funding of the foundation’s initiatives, for the benefit of all those concerned. I am happy to contribute, if possible.