Who Am I?
A tripartite being — body, soul, and spirit — rooted in faith, nourished by social science, and driven by a deep commitment to justice and dignity.
Léonne Valantin
Researcher · Evaluator · Speaker
To grow so I can better serve, teach, and transform.
Léonne Valantin – Social Science Researcher
I believe that every human being is a tripartite being, composed of body, soul, and spirit. It is through these three dimensions that I choose to introduce myself, as together they reveal the fullness of who I am.
My Roots
On a physical level, I come from Pestel, a small coastal town in southwestern Haiti. I grew up to the rhythm of its restless Caribbean waters, surrounded by the majesty of a rural landscape. Like the sea of my homeland, I resist the monotony of predetermined paths and follow the inner currents that call me toward open horizons. And like the mountains that frame my town, I strive to stand tall, whatever the circumstances and whichever way the winds may turn.
My Spiritual Foundation
On a spiritual level, my life is nourished by the living and true God. I believe in Jesus Christ, Savior of the world and sovereign Lord. God is the anchor that keeps me from drifting when my world trembles, and the lighthouse that guides my path through life's darkest nights. He is everything to me.
Academic & Intellectual Path
I am a social science researcher. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration (major in accounting), a Bachelor of Social Sciences (concentration in International Development), a Bachelor of Theology, and a Master's degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Ottawa.
- B.B.A. – Accounting
- B.Soc.Sc. – International Development
- Bachelor of Theology
- M.A. – Public & International Affairs, U. of Ottawa
Sources of Balance
Reading, writing, meditating on the Word of God, and walking are essential to my daily balance. I am also deeply devoted to the time I share with my three children. I equally cherish moments spent horseback riding, which bring me a sense of freedom, joy, and grounding, while rekindling the luminous memories of my childhood.
- Reading & writing
- Meditating on the Word of God
- Daily walking
- Time with my children
- Horseback riding
Vocation
Rooted in faith, expressed through social science research, embodied in a sustained commitment to justice and dignity.
Vision
To help build a more just society where everyone can fully flourish in dignity.
Mission
Make research a source of meaning, in service of equity, dignity, and lasting social change.
Motto
To grow so I can better serve, teach, and transform.
Values, Commitments & Affiliations
Faith · Equity · Humility · Gratitude · Excellence · Integrity
My Core Values
My faith in Jesus Christ is at the heart of my life and work. It calls me to act with compassion, integrity, and responsibility. Equity, humility, gratitude, excellence, and integrity are my foundational principles.
My Current Commitments
Senior Analyst and Evaluation Officer, Government of Canada.
National & International Experience
In Canada and across the Global South, I have contributed to public policy, program evaluation, and institutional strengthening. I work in Haitian Creole, French, and English.
Research Interests
Professional Affiliations
Active member of professional communities in evaluation, research, and social change.
Professional Timeline
Over twenty years of commitment, fieldwork, and leadership
Foundations & Field Experience
International development in Haiti with Compassion International, Food for the Hungry, STEP Haiti, and MISSEH Haiti. SME credit management, advisory work, team supervision, and economic and social development of local communities.
Transition to the Canadian Context
Executive and financial support at Cooperation Canada (Ottawa): administrative and financial policies, bookkeeping, translation, governance, and event coordination.
Research, Evaluation & Public Policy
Research assistant at the University of Ottawa, then program evaluation at PHAC and policy analysis at Health Canada, while completing a Master's in Public and International Affairs.
Public Service Leadership & Equity
Roles at PHAC and NRCan: audit liaison, policy analysis, EDI-A strategy, and evaluation. Briefing notes, contribution agreements, evaluation plans and reports, and monitoring tools.
Entrepreneurship, Climate Finance & Recognition
Founder of El Valantin Consulting (community development, evaluation, multimedia, coaching). Since 2025: Senior Analyst, YLC Climate Finance, at Global Affairs Canada.
Social Enterprise
Transformative research & lasting social change
In 2015, I founded El Valantin Consulting, a firm registered with the Régistraire des entreprises du Québec, dedicated to transformative social research and innovation in service of social change. Through this initiative, I sought to create a space where scientific rigour meets practical engagement, to produce knowledge rooted in the realities of communities and resolutely action oriented.
Since then, I have led various projects and carried out mandates across Canada, Haiti, and French-speaking Africa, using research to develop context-specific, inclusive solutions that deliver lasting impact. More than just a means of generating income, this work is part of a personal commitment to reinvest a portion of my resources into directly supporting social initiatives in Haiti. In this way, I contribute, in my own small way, to strengthening communities and fostering locally driven dynamics of transformation.
My entrepreneurial engagement therefore goes beyond knowledge production or strategic advisory; it is embodied in a true social enterprise, conceived as a tangible lever for solidarity. My work stands at the intersection of research, community action, and social responsibility.