Her thesis focuses on social representations of the ecological transition and their effects on the social acceptability of proposals related to this transition. Justine is the recipient of a doctoral research grant from the Fonds de recherche du Québec, société et culture (FRQSC). She also holds a Master’s degree in Administration (MSc), a DESS in International Development and Humanitarian Action Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Université Laval.
Before embarking on her doctoral adventure, Justine obtained the Jean-Charles-Bonenfant Foundation scholarship in 2017-2018, allowing her to complete a parliamentary internship at the Quebec National Assembly. She then worked until 2022 as a senior consultant in a public relations and government relations agency, working with clients in various sectors.
In addition to her work, Justine is involved in her community, as a member of various boards of directors in the past, she is now the general secretary of the Academy of Controversy and Sensitive Communication. She is also a member of the first cohort of the Natural Resources Canada’s Youth Council.