Basic info

First Name

Catherine

Last Name

Allard

User name

catherineallz

Country

Canada

Gender

Female

Working languages

English, French (Français)

Bio

About

As a student at HEC Montreal, I am deeply passionate about animal welfare and committed to driving positive change in this field. With seven years of personal experience as a vegetarian, I have developed a strong understanding of the ethical and environmental implications of our food choices. My expertise lies in sustainable agriculture, social entrepreneurship, and community engagement, with a particular focus on creating impactful initiatives for farm animal sanctuaries. I have not yet published any research, but I’ve been researching sustainable agriculture since the beginning of my studies.

My ethos revolves around compassion, sustainability, and social responsibility. I believe in fostering empathy towards all beings and creating a more compassionate world where animals are treated with dignity and respect. My goal is to leverage my knowledge and skills to contribute to the well-being of farm animals and inspire others to embrace ethical living practices.

I am motivated to join the SBC community to connect with like-minded individuals who share my passion for creating positive social impact through business ventures. I believe that by collaborating with other aspiring social entrepreneurs, I can learn from their experiences, exchange ideas, and collectively work towards building a more compassionate and sustainable future. Together, we can leverage our skills and resources to address pressing social and environmental challenges, including those related to animal welfare and sustainable food systems.

Education

Preparatory year – University of Monteral. That diploma was to replace the college diploma required in Quebec to attend university.

Minor in Psychology – University of Montreal

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Creation – HEC Montreal

Significant achievements

I’ve had distinction of Excellence on all my report cards from universty, with an average BPA of 4.18.

Certifications

I do not have certifications yet.

Business

Business

Looking for business partners, Open to new collaborations

Current employment

Bartender at Kinzo Bar

Motivation for social impact creation

Empowering lives, one animal at a time. Through our farm animal sanctuary, we strive to provide a nurturing environment where every resident animal can thrive and inspire visitors to embrace compassion and sustainability in their daily lives. I am also motivated by cultivating change in our communities.

Contributions to the SBC community

A holistic approach to social impact creation through my farm animal sanctuary. By sharing insights, best practices and lessons learned from establishing and running a successful social business, I aim to inspire and support fellow entrepreneurs in their journey towards creating meaningful change in their communities.

Sustainable Development Goals

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being, GOAL 4: Quality Education, GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality, GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, GOAL 13: Climate Action, GOAL 15: Life on Land

Research

Research

Looking for collaborators

Research interests

Ethical and Sustainable Agriculture: Exploring methods and practices that prioritize the well-being of farm animals while promoting environmental sustainability.

  1. Animal Welfare and Behavior: Investigating the behavior, cognition, and emotional well-being of farm animals in sanctuary settings, and how these factors contribute to their overall quality of life.

  2. Social Entrepreneurship: Studying innovative business models and strategies for creating sustainable social impact, with a focus on farm animal sanctuaries as a platform for community engagement and education.

  3. Community Engagement and Outreach: Researching effective methods for raising awareness about animal welfare issues, fostering empathy, and promoting behavior change within local communities and beyond.

  4. Intersectionality in Animal Advocacy: Exploring the interconnectedness of social justice issues such as race, gender, and class with animal welfare, and advocating for inclusive approaches to animal advocacy and social change.

Current research projects

I do not have research projects at the moment since I am in the beginning stages of my project.

Selected publications

I do not have any publications yet.

Teaching

Teaching experience

No teaching experience.