Montréal, March 17, 2025 - The Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Quebec is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sophie Dalbec as Executive Director, effective March 17.

A graduate of Université de Montréal and HEC Montréal, Ms. Dalbec has more than 20 years of management and leadership experience in a variety of settings. Her years on multidisciplinary teams at Bauer Hockey and Gildan sharpened her business acumen. At Partage-Action, which supports community organizations in Montréal’s West Island, she demonstrated her relational and organizational skills, notably by rallying new financial partners around a range of events. As Director of Family Services at AMCAL, Sophie gained an understanding of the many vulnerabilities families face, while also developing services and expanding program offerings.

Since 2021, Sophie has served as Director of Family Services and Volunteer Engagement at Habitat for Humanity Quebec, in addition to being involved in the construction sector. She therefore has an in-depth knowledge of the issues and impact of Habitat for Humanity Quebec. She is recognized as a professional with strong leadership and a keen sense of teamwork.

"Habitat for Humanity’s mission aligns perfectly with my conviction that access to safe, decent housing is essential to a family’s well-being. It supports not only their growth, but also their access to education and work and their safety, and in turn, the safety and cohesion of society," she said.

Ms. Dalbec succeeds Ms. Shirlane Day, whom we thank for 4 years of service and her remarkable achievements, including the resumption of construction projects for the families of Lachine. We wish her the best in her future endeavours. We pay tribute to her vision, leadership and unwavering dedication.

"The Board of Directors and I are very pleased to welcome Ms. Dalbec to this position, and we are confident that together, in the context of the housing crisis, we will be able to propel our organization forward and increase its impact in the Quebec community," said Ms. Marie-Claire Uwanyirigira, Chair of the Board of Directors.