Julien T. Chartier
Director / Graphic Designer
Downtown Coordination Office, City of Gatineau
Julien T. Chartier is a creative director, producer and director with over 15 years of experience in advertising, institutional and cultural projects. Active in urban revitalization, brand identity and content production, he develops initiatives that connect strategy, storytelling and place.
Allison Eagen
Director of Learning and Engagement
Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum
Allison Eagen is the Director of Learning and Engagement at the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum, where she has worked for over two years. With a Master of Education in non-formal learning and more than 15 years in the heritage sector, she is driven by a love of lifelong learning. Allison guides the museums’ vision for education, working to empower educators, engage students and ignite curiosity in all learners through innovative programs, partnerships and resources that bring “doing” history to life across Canada.
Stephanie Fortin
Director, Commercial Operations
Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum
Stephanie Fortin is the Director, Commercial Operations, at the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum, where she leads the strategic direction and management of the museums’ revenue-generating streams. Her responsibilities include boutiques, food services and catering, facility rentals and event production, box office and group sales, as well as tourism, which are key areas that contribute significantly to visitor experience and financial sustainability.
With extensive experience in business development and tourism in cultural institutions, Stephanie brings a deep understanding of how operational innovation and audience engagement intersect to drive revenue growth. She is committed to advancing the role of the museums as dynamic, visitor-focused destinations.
Mathieu Grondin
Nightlife Commissioner, Strategic Initiatives Department, City of Ottawa
Mathieu Grondin is widely recognized as a global leader in nightlife advocacy. In 2017, he founded MTL 24/24, an organization that supports nightlife development in Montreal. In June 2024, Mathieu started in the inaugural position of Nightlife Commissioner for the City of Ottawa, becoming the first person in Canada to hold such a position. His mandate is to implement Ottawa’s Nightlife Economy Action Plan and create the first municipal service dedicated to nightlife management in Canada, the Ottawa Nightlife Office.
Nathalie Roy-Patenaude
Director, Real Estate Management
National Capital Commission
Nathalie Roy-Patenaude is the Director, Real Estate Management, where she oversees the NCC’s leased portfolio of more than 600 commercial, agricultural and residential properties and more than 1,600 tenants. Her team is responsible for the stewardship, account management, project management and property management of newly acquired and legacy, heritage and historical properties in the National Capital Region (Ottawa–Gatineau), including the Greenbelt. Nathalie brings more than 30 years of real estate expertise in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Brooke Zacharuk
Architectural Designer, Design and Construction
National Capital Commission
Brooke Zacharuk is an architectural designer in the NCC’s Design and Construction Branch. As part of the NCC’s in-house architecture team, Brooke contributes to the planning, design and delivery of a wide range of capital projects across the National Capital Region, including interventions in nationally significant heritage-designated sites. Brooke was a founding member of The Architecture Lobby Ottawa (Odawa) chapter, a member driven organization dedicated to raising political consciousness in the design fields and advocating for a more just profession. She holds a Master of Architecture from Carleton University, where she received an honour roll certificate from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Prior to pursuing architecture, Brooke earned a Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) from Algonquin College.
Kelly McRae
Senior Planner, Planning and Design
National Capital Commission
Kelly McRae is a registered professional planner with 15 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. She has led major planning projects involving diverse stakeholders and sites of national significance. At the NCC, she advances key land‑use initiatives and policy reviews, with notable files including the Capital Pathway Strategic Plan, the Official Residences Planning Framework, the National Interest Land Mass, and the Sir George‑Étienne Cartier Park Plan. Deeply committed to inclusive planning, Kelly works to bring many voices into the process and ensure communities are meaningfully engaged in shaping the Capital. She holds a master’s degree in City Planning from the University of Manitoba and is also a graduate of the University of British Columbia.
Andrew Sacret
Chief of Planning and Design
National Capital Commission
Andrew Sacret is currently the Chief of Planning and Design at the National Capital Commission. He and his team have completed several challenging planning projects in the last few years, including major updates to the Gatineau Park Master Plan and the Capital Pathway Strategic Plan, and the creation of new Capital Design Guidelines. Andrew previously worked as a campus planner at uOttawa, as Director of Policy and Public Affairs at CIP, as a town planning advisor through Cuso International, and as a senior planner at FOTENN, an urban design and landscape architecture firm. Andrew has a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University.