A communication strategist in pop culture and in politics, Martine heads up Montreal-based PR agency Milagro Public Relations Atelier, which she founded almost 15 years ago.

Her insatiable appetite for all-things-news-and-media are at the source of her contributions to such platforms as the Huffington Post and her regular collaborations with the Montreal Gazette and Radio-Canadas On Dira Ce QuOn Voudra radio show. Martine has also worked behind-the-scenes in television and has co-executive produced a travel show about Israel for the vasion travel network.

Born in Trois-Rivires, Qubec, to parents of Haitian origin, Martine remains close to Hati, thanks to frequent work and leisure trips to the island and to her work with such organizations as the KANPE Foundation.

Martine sits on various boards and is fluent in French, English and Crole. When in Montral, she's likely to be found at her favourite neighbourhood eateries (possibly ordering Chianti), or at Trudeau International airport, about to catch a flight.

Follow Martine on Twitter: @MartineMontreal.