organic community. She currently serves as a member of the Organic Value Chain Roundtable (OVCRT), a forum that brings together the Organic industry and the federal government to discuss sectoral issues. Before joining USC Canada, Marie-Eve worked as the Director of International and Regulatory Affairs at the Canada Organic Trade Association where she worked on the development of policy strategies in the interest of the organic sector.

Hugo MartorellQuebec Regional Coordinator, The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security CoordinatorHugo is filling a one year maternity leave position at USC Canada. He holds a BA in political science at McGill University, and completed his masters degree at Concordia University’s interdisciplinary program, where he studied food policy and governance at municipal, provincial and federal levels. Over the years, he hasnurtured his engagement with food and farming networks in Quebec through research, media, advocacy, teaching, facilitation and outreach. Hugo is active with the Montreal Food Strategy, and has worked nationally for the Eat, Think, Vote campaign organized by Food Secure Canada during the 2015 elections. He is passionate about (re)building the commons, and loves to grow, cook and share meals when he is not outside biking.

Marta Monaghan Fundraising AssistantMarta joined USC Canada in July, 2011 after many years in client services. She works with the fundraising team, taking on administrative duties and responding to donors’ inquiries. If you are a donor and have any questions, she would be happy to hear from you! Marta holds a BA in History from Carleton University.

Beatriz OliverProgram Manager, Latin AmericaBeatriz Oliver works