Laurence Forget Dionne
About Laurence Forget Dionne
Laurence Forget Dionne is a climate change adaptation policy analyst currently working for the Government of Canada in Ottawa. She has a diverse background in environmental studies and communication, with previous roles in various organizations focused on climate vulnerabilities and impacts.
Work at Government of Canada
Laurence Forget Dionne has been employed at the Government of Canada as an Analyste de politiques en adaptation aux changements climatiques since February 2020. In this role, she focuses on policy analysis related to climate change adaptation. Her work involves contributing to the Division Infrastructure et Environnement at Infrastructure Canada, where she engages in developing and implementing policies aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change.
Education and Expertise
Laurence Forget Dionne has a solid educational background in environmental studies and communication. She earned a Maîtrise en Environnement et Développement durable from Université de Montréal, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she obtained a Baccalauréat in Communication, politique et société from UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal, studying from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she achieved a Diplôme d'études collégiales in Action sociale et Médias at Cégep du Vieux Montréal from 2011 to 2014.
Background
Before her current role, Laurence Forget Dionne gained diverse experience in various positions related to climate change and communication. She worked as a Monitrice/Guide d'expédition at Camps Odyssée from 2011 to 2017, where she guided expeditions at Camp Minogami. She also served as a Stagiaire en vulnérabilités, impacts et adaptation aux changements climatiques at Ouranos from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Scrutatrice at Élections Canada in 2019 and held the position of Chargée de communication et logistique at ENvironnement JEUnesse from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Experience
Laurence Forget Dionne has accumulated extensive professional experience in the field of climate change adaptation and communication. Her role at Ouranos involved assessing vulnerabilities and impacts related to climate change, which provided her with valuable insights into the challenges faced by communities. Her work at ENvironnement JEUnesse focused on communication and logistics, enhancing her skills in public engagement and outreach. This diverse experience has contributed to her current expertise in policy analysis at the Government of Canada.