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Recognizing the women who inspire us at MNP

For International Women’s Day, MNP wishes to recognize five exceptional colleagues who make a difference daily through their journey, positive influence, or commitment. Every woman on the list was nominated by her peers.

Get to know these female leaders!

Manon Paré, Senior Administrator

Saint-Félicien 

According to her long-time colleagues, a kind ear and the time she makes for others sets Manon apart. Respect is one of her core values. What she likes most in her work is that every day is different: each is a new challenge that provides her with an opportunity to innovate. Collaborating with people in different fields, like tax and assurance, and working with clients allows Manon to perform various tasks. 

With over thirty years of experience, Manon describes herself as a positive person. Even if she believes it’s normal for someone to have bad days, Manon is always in a good mood and never hesitates to lend colleagues a hand. For her, teamwork is essential. Manon is honoured and deeply touched by this peer nomination. 

“Manon is an efficient and cheerful administrative assistant who greets clients with courtesy and a bright smile. She is a hard worker who loves a challenge and isn’t afraid to put in the hours to get the job done. She is always there when someone needs help.”
Manon

Isabelle Doyon, Consumer Insolvency Manager 

Saint-Georges 

Isabelle’s motto? We all need a team to perform. Driven by collaboration and teamwork, Isabelle loves to surround herself with inspiring people to face day-to-day challenges. She is an optimist in her professional and personal life and believes you reap the benefits of a glass-half-full attitude, especially when setting an example for colleagues. 

For Isabelle, striking a balance between work and home is essential. As the mother of a teenage girl, she knows the importance of limits. By setting clear boundaries, she is able to fully enjoy time with her family while still loving her job. Some of her colleagues and clients see her as their guardian angel, and she admits being recognized as such by them is priceless! 

“Isabelle is always there for the team and is a considerate and devoted professional.”
Isabelle

Nancy Villeneuve, Partner

Laval

As one of the first partners at MNP’s Laval office, Nancy is passionate about her work. Daily contact with her clients and colleagues is what keeps her motivated. Nancy is proud of her team’s collaborative spirit. She draws inspiration from peers who have supported her through a professional rough patch. Nancy believes she is lucky to have such great colleagues and is flattered by this lovely accolade. 

With a career spanning more than twenty years, she believes the best advice she was ever given is to surround yourself with colleagues you can count on. Your strength as a leader comes from the people who complement you and can help you grow. The values she holds dear are respect, trust, and teamwork. When you need a hand or can’t find the answer you’re looking for, you need to have the confidence to ask for help. She believes that accounting can be a challenging profession and that you must know how to delegate and share the workload when things get busy. 

 “Nancy is an excellent and energetic leader with an exceptional team spirit. She knows how to motivate her colleagues and holds remarkable values. By her openness and patience, Nancy is an inspiration for everyone on the team.”
Nancy

Sarah Simard, Senior Auditor 

Sherbrooke 

Day in and day out, Sarah tries to never be discouraged and to stay strong when facing challenges. This piece of motherly advice allowed her to move up the ranks at the Sherbrooke office, where she began her career as an intern. A self-described honest and loyal person, Sarah loves to be surrounded by people who trust her. Working very closely with her colleagues, she believes that her role provides the opportunity to grow in a team that thrives on collaboration. She sees this nomination by her peers as a lovely sign of recognition. 

Even if she is passionate about her profession, Sarah admits that work-life balance is important. A keen traveller, her schedule allows her to relax and spend quality time with her loved ones outside of work. 

“Sarah is always motivated and looking for solutions. She is devoted to her clients and a consummate professional. She knows how to rally the troops and manage projects proactively.”
Sarah

Vickie Desaulniers, Senior Manager

Trois-Rivières 

Committed to service quality, Vickie loves the human aspect of her work. When it comes to working with clients or close colleagues, she describes herself as a team player. With ten years in the profession, Vickie believes collaborating is her primary motivation. By pooling everyone’s strengths, you can learn from others and become a better person. This is what Vickie felt after learning her peers had nominated her. She feels a certain pride at this accolade. 

Vickie admits that it’s easy to dwell on the negative when things aren’t going well at work, but thanks to her positive attitude, she’s always looking for solutions to any problem that arises. Cheerful and a good listener, she has an open-door policy and believes in the importance of having fun at work. 

“With her energy, her intelligence, her proactive attitude and her organizational skills, Vicky is a role model for all her colleagues. We’re fortunate to work with her every day.”
Vickie