Gloria is a Program Associate for the Stars in Global Health portfolio at Grand Challenges Canada. This program provides funding to explore transformative ideas at the proof-of-concept stage.

Gloria holds a Master of Science in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from York University (Glendon College).

Gloria has experience working with various humanitarian organizations, including interning at World Vision Canada during her undergraduate studies and completing her master’s consultancy project for the British Red Cross. In addition to her native French, she also speaks Spanish.

Before joining Grand Challenges, Gloria worked at ABC Life Literacy Canada, a national literacy organization, where she managed a digital literacy program and helped grow the organization’s reach in Québec and the Maritimes. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, cycling and volunteering with LoveTO, the charitable arm of her church.