Manon Massé
Photo Credit: Kim Bouchard, 2025

Manon Massé has been the Member of the National Assembly for Sainte-Marie–Saint-Jacques since 2014 and served as co-spokesperson for Québec solidaire from 2017 to 2023. A long-time social justice activist, she is the spokesperson for the second opposition group on issues affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. She has established herself as a strong voice on social and community issues, notably through the historic recognition of Montréal’s Gay Village as a site of emancipation for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Her career is marked by leadership, commitment, and steadfast dedication to the values of inclusion, justice, and solidarity.

Joe Rioux

Joe Rioux is the Canadian leader for EY’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women® and Entrepreneurs Access Network, programs dedicated to supporting women-owned and Black, Indigenous, pan-Asian, and Latino-owned businesses. With over 20 years of experience in business development and strategic marketing, Joe is a bilingual professional recognized for driving growth and fostering inclusion.

A proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Joe leads EY’s Unity network in Montréal and Québec, advocating for diversity, equity, equality, and belonging. Outside of work, Joe is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys outdoor activities and values time spent with her partner of over 22 years, and close friends.

Michaël Arnaud

Michaël Arnaud comes from the humanitarian and international development sector. He is the current Executive Director of Égides, an international francophone alliance of civil society organizations and groups supporting and promoting LGBTQI rights globally. He is also Action Against Hunger’s Canada former Associate Director for gender equality and gender-based violence, providing strategic and technical direction at international level for the integration of gender issues and the prevention of gender-based violence in assistance programs. Determined promoter of a people and diversity centred approach, he has continuously advocated for a better awareness of power relations, oppression and the necessity to support the voices of the most marginalized in all the organizations he has worked for. With a Master’s degree in international humanitarian law, he has been working for the past 15 years on gender, equality, diversity and gender-based violence in various contexts, including in Burkina Faso, Haiti, Vietnam and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. He also actively supports LGBTQI+ rights through various volunteer roles in the communities.

Tranna Wintour

Tranna Wintour is a comedian, writer, actor, singer, and podcaster. She has recorded gala performances with Just for Laughs in both English and French, and was one of the festival’s prestigious New Faces Canada in 2019. She has performed on stages and in festivals across the country and was named by Fashion magazine as one of the queens of Canadian comedy. In 2022, Tranna became a breakout star on Québec’s Big Brother Célébrités. Last year, she returned to reality TV on CTV/Crave’s The Traitors Canada, where her honest and magnetic personality took her to the final two, cementing her as one of the franchise’s most beloved and unforgettable players. In addition to her work as a performer, Tranna co-hosted and co-produced CBC Podcasts’ Chosen Family for three seasons; it was named one of Apple’s Best Podcasts for two consecutive years.

Cynthia Eysseric

Cynthia is a dedicated professional working at the intersection of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and sexuality education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sexology from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a certificate in entrepreneurship and SME management from Université Laval, bringing a strategic and inclusive approach to her work. Her commitment to LGBTQ+ communities has led her to collaborate with several organizations, including the Réseau des lesbiennes du Québec (RLQ) and Club Sexu, where she serves as Vice President on the Board. She is also part of the team at Fierté au travail Canada, a national organization advocating for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Passionate about organizational inclusion, Cynthia began a graduate microprogram in equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace at Université Laval in 2024. Her work aims to strengthen intersectionality within the spaces she engages in, reinforcing her commitment to creating more just and representative environments.