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Josiane Castonguay is a seasoned emergency management professional with extensive experience at the Canadian Red Cross, currently serving as Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, overseeing a team of 20 and more than 1000 volunteers. Josiane's prior roles include Associate Director in Emergency Response Health Programs and Senior Manager for Emergency Response, focusing on epidemic prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before joining the Canadian Red Cross, Josiane held various positions at Cirque du Soleil from 2008 to 2019, including Director of Business Development, where responsibilities included managing international distribution channels and partnerships, and developing sales strategies for touring shows. Josiane began a career in media as a researcher at Radio-Canada and holds a Bachelor's degree in International and Intercultural Communication from UQAM. Additional professional development includes courses in leadership and growth.