I create safe spaces for teams and organizations to have inclusive and productive conversations about workplace issues, ideas, and plans for the future.
Providing room for honesty and laughter in the process makes for smooth sailing ...or canoeing... whatever floats your boat.
Monique Lugli, Facilitator
About Monique Lugli
PRONOUNCED: M'NICK LOULEE
Monique Lugli is a facilitator and public health leader with northern Ontario roots and a passion for equity and collaboration.
After senior roles in healthcare, public health, and as chief of staff to four federal ministers, she now leads a facilitation practice—helping organizations navigate complexity, create space for courageous conversations, and move from ideas to action.
She brings warmth, clarity, and just enough humour to make every session meaningful and memorable.
EXPERIENCE
Monique Lugli began her career as a speech-language pathologist in the public sector and then started her own private practice. She later held senior leadership roles in healthcare, public health, and the federal government, serving as chief of staff to two ministers of the Department of Status of Women, one minister of Health Canada, and one president of the Treasury Board of Canada.
Monique has built a reputation for navigating complex systems, connecting unlikely allies, and turning bold ideas into real-world results.
A trained facilitator in effective facilitation strategies, Monique now leads her own practice—creating space for teams and organizations to think clearly, work collaboratively, and move forward with purpose.
EDUCATION
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B.A., Hons Linguistics, uOttawa
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Master’s Science (S-LP), UBC
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MBA, Executive Leadership, Royal Roads
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Facilitative Leadership Program Certificate, ICA Associates Inc.
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Effective Leadership Certificate, Leadership Strategies, Inc.
GROUNDED, STRATEGIC & AUTHENTIC
Whether in a boardroom or around a planning table, Monique ensures all voices are heard.
She brings a rare mix of clinical insight, executive acumen, and political savvy—able to design population-level strategies, lead with empathy, and communicate with clarity.
VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP
While driving change, Monique stays focused on people. Her work is shaped by a deep understanding of the social determinants of health and a long-standing commitment to equity, impact, and getting things done.
Contact me
Get in touch! I look forward to exploring how I can help you and your team. ~ Monique