Meet Our Team
Jessica Synnott - Executive Director
Jessica has been with Vision for the last 10 years, becoming our ED in 2017. She is responsible for all of the behind the scenes work at Vision. Jessica also deals with HR, committee meetings and building capacity.
Sophie Wheeler - Finance Manager
Sophie, our Finance Manager, carefully oversees all financial operations, ensuring our budgets remain balanced and our financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Amie Chicoine - Resource Manager
Amie’s priority as resource manager is to provide the team with support and resources on an ongoing basis. She continuously works to increase cohesion and spread awareness among the team about all of our current projects.
Melissa Savidant - Executive Assistant
As our Executive Assistant, Melissa Melissa supports Vision’s day-to-day operations helping ensure the organization runs smoothly and efficiently. She assists with administrative tasks, coordination, and organizational support to keep projects and programs moving forward. She also facilitates the Foyer wellness centre.
Stephanie Bond - Coordinator
Stephanie is the coordinator responsible for organizing and animating Vision’s art workshops as well as the Barachois Wellness Centre. She also is our in-house graphic designer ensuring all posters are eye-catching.
Emma McGinnis - Coordinator
Emma coordinates Vision’s communications, managing the website and social media platforms to keep the community informed and connected. She also collaborates with other organizations on communications initiatives and community campaigns, while providing support for events, activities, and programs where the team needs her.
Tesia Hackett - Coordinator
Tesia coordinates Vision’s Arts, Culture & Heritage initiatives, working to celebrate local creativity, preserve community history, and promote cultural activities. She helps create opportunities for people to connect through arts, culture, and shared experiences across the English-speaking community.
Courtney Touzel - Coordinator
Courtney supports a variety of Vision programs, including the McGill Dialogue ESL program, Éducaloi legal information workshops, and the After-School Explorers program at Belle Anse Elementary School. She also works as a Youth Space Animator, helping create a welcoming and engaging space for local youth.
Melissa Mossop - Coordinator
Melissa is the Early Childhood & Youth Coordinator, working alongside families to support children’s development and ensure access to resources and services. She also coordinates the Douglastown Wellness Centre, helping adults aged 50+ stay active and connected.
Louise Misson - After School Program
Louise coordinates Vision’s After-School Explorers program at Belle Anse Elementary School, providing children with a welcoming and engaging environment to learn, play, and connect with their peers through fun activities and experiences.
Julie Syvret - Coordinator
Julie serves as the project coordinator for all youth-related programs, overseeing efforts aimed at individuals aged 12 to 29. She leads both the Bilingual Youth Project and the Youth Mental Health Project. Additionally, Julie coordinates the Gaspé Wellness Centre.
Sarah Chicoine - Guidance Councillor
Sarah is a Registered Guidance Counsellor with Vision’s Empower Gaspé Project, supporting English-speaking individuals across the Gaspésie region in exploring career options, setting goals, navigating career transitions, and finding pathways to education, training, and meaningful employment.
Shannon Day - Coordinator
More to come...
Cole Lucas - Youth Space Animator
Cole is one of our two youth space Animators. He works to lighten up the space by providing activities and engagement to youth who join us in the Seascape Hangout.
