The Lise\u00a0Watier\u00a0Foundation\u00a0is\u00a0proud\u00a0to\u00a0announce\u00a0that\u00a0Marie-Lise Andrade<\/strong>,\u00a0President\u00a0and Co-Founder, has been awarded the\u00a0Prix des femmes d’affaires du Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0<\/strong>in the\u00a0Leaders of Influence \u2013 Social Enterprise or\u00a0Nonprofit\u00a0category,\u00a0presented\u00a0by the R\u00e9seau des Femmes d\u2019affaires du Qu\u00e9bec.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This honour shines a spotlight on the remarkable journey of a woman who has dedicated more than 15 years of her career to creating meaningful, lasting change in the lives of women. Guided by her deep conviction that every woman carries untapped potential, Marie-Lise brings together expertise, leadership, and vision to build concrete solutions to the economic inequalities that continue to limit women\u2019s financial independence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Under her leadership, the Foundation has experienced exceptional growth\u2014expanding from two employees to over twenty and increasing its annual revenue eightfold. Today, the Foundation stands as a key player in Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s social and economic transformation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Let\u2019s Start Up Pathway<\/strong>, launched in 2017 and certified by Concordia University, reflects this commitment to doing things differently. Free, inclusive, and flexible, the Let’s Start Up Pathway has already supported nearly 1,500 women<\/strong> on their journey toward employment, returning to school, or launching a business. Through these innovative programs, Marie-Lise has built an ecosystem where training, personalized guidance, and a strong, caring community open the door to lasting financial independence for women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n