Chantal Despres
General Manager
Chantal Despres has over 10 years of experience in managing teams and driving strategic operational initiatives. She received her first Bachelor’s from Sciences Po Paris where she double majored in Economics and Law and focused her studies on the impact of deinstitutionalization of psychiatric care on the criminal justice system in Canada and the USA.
She completed her second Bachelor’s from the University of British Columbia in Commerce with a double major in International Business and Marketing. She wrapped up her academic journey with a Master’s of Science in Public Policy and Digital Technology at Sciences Po Paris where she focused on applying Silicon Valley tech principles to the development of public policies in artificial intelligence.
Chantal worked in management across private, public and non-profit programs, serving the industries of education, technology, consulting, law, and mental health. She has a longstanding record of creating new teams, developing and leading marketing strategies, and enhancing customer experience in the mental health sphere.