Monique Levesque-Pharoah

Monique Levesque-Pharoah As a fundraiser with over 15 years of experience, Monique Levesque-Pharoah is currently the Director of Partnerships & Events at the Health Sciences Centre Foundation in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She enjoys working with organizations and donors to improve patient care at Manitoba’s hospital. Monique holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management (Honours) and as the owner of Unique Communications & Training, has professional experience in employee development, communication & leadership as well as conflict resolution. She was a selected profile leader in the book, Why Winnipeg? A Profile of Community Leadership with Leadership Winnipeg in June 2015. She is a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Monique served on the Toastmasters International Board of Directors from 2016-to 2018 helping to set the strategic direction for this worldwide organization. Her support in the mental health field has spanned over a decade. From 2007 – 2009, Monique served on the board for SCOPE, a non-profit, registered charity that employs people with lived experience. While serving as District Governor for Toastmasters International, a Toastmasters club was built to support mental health consumers in communication in leadership. In 2015, her final presentation to attain her Distinguished Toastmasters designation was to facilitate a panel on mental health. In 2019, Monique was voted on the Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba & Winnipeg board and served as Vice-Chair in those 2 years. She recently was voted as the Chair for CMHA Manitoba & Winnipeg.