Our Board of Directors
Audrey-Lise
Born and raised by Haitian parents in Montreal, Audrey-Lise holds a management degree. She’s been involved in community work as a volunteer ever since she was in high school. She gave time to different organizations and was able to help in various positions, such as an active listener and event coordinator. These experiences gave Audrey-Lise the motivation to pursue a career in the community sector. Audrey-Lise is currently a youth project manager in a non-profit organization. She’s enthusiastic to pursue her second mandate on COCo’s Board of Directors.
Fanny
With a strong foundation in government and years of hands-on experience in the community sector, Fanny brings a deep commitment to supporting organizations through evaluation, policy development, and capacity building. Her work centers on helping groups adapt and grow alongside evolving social movements, with a focus on meaningful impact and horizontal governance. Outside of work, she enjoys unwinding with board games and joining in on music jams—creative outlets that keep her inspired.
Barbara Trachsel
Barbara Trachsel is trained in anthropology, which informs her approach to working with a strong focus on relationships, power dynamics, and the lived realities of teams and communities. She brings over 25 years of experience in international development, including more than a decade in leadership roles, with programs implemented across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Barbara has held positions in program management and organizational leadership, with responsibilities spanning project management, finance, human resources, communications, and philanthropy. She is currently the Director of Operations and Project Management Office at Juripop.
Having worked within collaborative organizational structures, sometimes inspired by sociocracy, Barbara has developed a leadership style grounded in listening, power-sharing, and collective decision-making, while remaining attentive to the challenges these approaches can present.
She has strong expertise in integrating gender equality and inclusion into program frameworks, co-creating with partners and communities, and developing social innovations adapted to complex contexts. She is recognized for her ability to navigate complexity and contribute to organizational practices that align with values of equity and impact.
Mardana
My name is Mardana but please call me Mardy. My professional career is rich with close to 15 years of HR experience in various fields and most recently, I’ve had the chance to collaborate on initiatives to create more inclusive workplaces. Outside of my 9-5, you’ll find me on the salsa dance floor, learning a new language or trying a new cuisine like the true Montrealer that I am. I look forward to serving on the COCo board, eager not only to contribute my professional acumen but, more significantly, to immerse myself in and gain valuable insights from COCo’s pivotal role in cultivating a healthy and equitable ecosystem for community organizations.
Nadia Plummer
Nadia Plummer (she/her) is a Registered Nurse in Ontario and an organizational change consultant with nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Master’s in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University and is skilled in change
management, team facilitation, and coaching. Born and raised in Toronto to a Jamaican immigrant parent, her upbringing was shaped by strong maternal figures and a network of influential aunties, which instilled a deep respect for the wisdom of marginalized women. This sense of empowerment and connection to community has become a guiding force in her personal and professional life.
In addition to her professional work, Nadia is a dedicated mother of two, a wife, and a supportive sister and friend. She excels at creating spaces for meaningful connections, empowering individuals and groups to navigate personal and organizational transformation. As an extrovert, Nadia thrives in environments that allow for deep, purposeful conversations and believes in the power of collaboration. She is passionate about dance and music, finding joy in both as a means of expression and connection. Nadia’s purpose in life is to nurture those around her with care, empathy, and a strong sense of community.
Lisa‑Marie Perrella
Lisa‑Marie Perrella (she/her) is a senior operations and governance professional based in Montréal. She currently serves as Director of Claims in the shipping and insurance sector, where she works closely with legal, finance, and executive teams on complex risk management and organizational matters. In addition to her corporate role, Lisa‑Marie has experience serving on external boards and committees, contributing to oversight, strategic direction, and sound governance practices. She is also actively involved in community‑based entrepreneurship and neighborhood revitalization initiatives in Montréal’s east end, with a particular interest in building durable, mission‑driven local institutions. Lisa‑Marie brings to the Board a pragmatic, structured approach, combining strategic oversight, financial literacy, and a strong commitment to organizations with a clear social purpose.
Prudence
Prudence is an educator, coach, and governance professional who has lived and worked across four continents. Her work is rooted in listening to people’s lived experiences, especially those navigating systems that were never designed with them in mind. With experience across education, corporate, and non-profit spaces, she brings a grounded and human approach to conversations around trauma, exclusion, belonging, and wellbeing. Prudence is passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and able to show up as they are.
Marta Pereira de la Infanta
Marta Pereira de la Infanta (she/her) holds degrees in Law and Journalism and has also pursued studies in politics, international relations, and project management over the past several years. She currently works in the community sector in Montreal as Assistant Coordinator at Just Solutions (MCM), where she is involved in management, fundraising, advocacy, and community initiatives. Prior to this role, she worked in fundraising, communications and journalism. Marta also brings extensive volunteer experience across various organizations, including working as project manager, raising awareness about human rights issues, supporting communications efforts, or working directly with diverse populations, particularly im·migrants and refugees. In addition to her professional commitments, Marta is currently completing yoga teacher training. She is passionate about sports, nature, cooking, sewing, and culture, and enjoys meeting new people and engaging in meaningful conversations on a wide range of topics.