Committed to helping citizens to become more active and responsible

Valérie Ouellet, a doctoral student in water science at INRS-ETE in Québec City, has developed her mind through extensive travels and asserted her presence through a series of actions. Valérie dreams of a world where all citizens are active and responsible and has, among other things, set up a student chapter of the Canadian Water Resources Association, which led her to take the helm of an awareness and educational program about water intended for young people. She is also a member of the AVES organization, and has been working on establishing a system that will enable young people in the Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie regions to take part in cultural exchange trips abroad. Valérie also has a special attachment to Peru where, in addition to teaching English and French to village children in Jangas, she helps raise awareness and educate the population about water management and environmental protection.