Maude Levesque

Maude Levesque
Centre InspireAction Centre English, French
Maude’s solid academic background enables her to play a key role on the Restigouche Family Services team. She is currently enrolled in the master’s in counselling program at Yorkville University, where she is building on her skills in the areas of mental health and well-being. Specializing in gender studies, Maude has developed a deep understanding of the issues facing the LGBTQIA2+ community, as well as the challenges specific to gender minorities. Her enlightened and inclusive perspective makes her an invaluable asset to our organization. Maude takes a passionate interest in sharing her knowledge through professional development activities on a variety of relevant topics. All her presentations reflect her empathy, professionalism and commitment to a unified, hopeful and inclusive community. She is a driving force seeking to improve the mental health and well-being of individuals, families and the community.

Expertise

  • Communications
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Skills Development

Workshops

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LGBTQIA2+ Inclusion in the Workplace

This workshop, facilitated by Maude Levesque, holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Psychology and Gender Studies from St. Thomas University, aims to cover the basic concepts of the LGBTQIA2+ community from a professional perspective. The topics covered include learning terms related to sexual orientation and gender identity, homophobia and transphobia in the workplace, coming out at work, workplace inclusion, and how to be an ally for LGBTQIA2+ colleagues.

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

  • Identify and define terms related to sexual orientation and gender identity within the LGBTQIA2+ community.
  • Recognize instances of homophobia and transphobia in the workplace.
  • Gain access to tools and resources to further promote LGBTQIA2+ inclusion and awareness within their workplaces.
  • Learn about concrete actions that employees and employers can take to create a more inclusive work environment.
  • And much more!