Avenues Facilitators

Eve Cable
Eve is passionate about working with youth to help them achieve their goals and navigate Montreal’s complex healthcare, social services and employment systems. She also works as a reporter at a community newspaper and is a freelance journalist, and she enjoys sharing these skills with Avenues participants however she can.

Heather Hardie
Heather is a queer interdisciplinary visual artist, musician, and art educator based in Tiohtià:ke / Montreal. She studied Interdisciplinary Fine Arts at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Specialization in Art Education from Concordia University. For the past 13 years, she has worked as an art educator in various schools in Montreal and across Quebec. Her specialties include painting, murals, illustration & design, and mixed media sculpture.

Laura Lombardo
Laura is completing her master’s degree at Concordia University, where her research explores cultural expression in video games. Before pursuing graduate studies, she worked in youth protection, supporting children and families facing complex challenges. Her professional experience informs her interest in how culture shapes individual and community experiences. She brings together practical experience in social services and academic research on culture and digital media.

Liam Mansfield
Liam is a Montreal-based educator and musician completing his Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning at McGill University. Since 2023, he has been teaching music, mechanics, & ELA in the EMSB Outreach network. He brings experience in community bike shop programming, music production, and hands-on learning. Outside the classroom, he writes music, repairs musical instruments & electronics, and rides bikes.

Bo Martin
Bo is an indie filmmaker with a passion for getting people engaged and connected. She studied Basic Income as a Canadian public policy and has a masters degree in political science. She has studied languages, including French and Mandarin Chinese. Her professional background ranges from research and teaching to creative direction. When Bo’s not busy working on a new project, she likes to go skateboarding

Executive Co-Directors

At the core of our mission is a commitment to empowering youth to engage and connect with Montreal’s many resources. Together, we work hard to support our facilitators, grow our network, develop partnerships, build communities and inspire youth.