Sophie Reis

Sophie Reis has more than 20 years of experience in brand management, strategic alliances, public relations, advertising and business development for major brands both on the client side and in agencies. After working for more than 12 years in the high-performance telecommunications sector, her spirit of innovation inspired her to take the plunge to put her expertise at the service of local entrepreneurs and organizations. She co-founded the establishment of the crowdfunding platform La Ruche in Montreal in 2016, which has since become an economic development tool recognized, among others, by the government of Quebec and major private partners. In 2016, Sophie created the first Quebec reference site for traveling parents, [https://bbjetlag.com/](bbjetlag.com). Her book [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/2895687609/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=bbjetlag-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=0d0bc37f85cbbc50d43590f2265e6c8b&creativeASIN=2895687609](The Traveling Parents' Guide: get inspired, get informed, get equipped - 0 to 12 years old) (Trécarré, 2018 – reissue 2024) has become a bestseller in Canada and Europe. After overcoming breast cancer, mobilizing more than 100 doctors, researchers and specialists, she launched her book [https://amzn.to/3y3twyW](A cancer as a gift: learn, understand and equip yourself to act) (Trécarré, 2023), which has become THE most complete reference guide to understand and take part in the action. Speaker ([https://www.adn-conferenciers.com/conferenciers-sophie-reis](adn-conferenciers.com)), trainer and consultant in innovation, communications and business development, she now shares her story of resilience. Sophie is also vice-president of the board of directors of the organization gardetescheveux.org, a patient ambassador for the Fondation du CHUM and a member of the campaign cabinet of the Great Campaign of the University of Montreal.