Despina Sourias

Despina Sourias has over 18 years of experience in Montreal's community sector, where she has worked with young people, women, and immigrants. A quadrilingual Montrealer, she holds a bachelor's degree in international development from McGill University and a master's degree in international administration from ÉNAP. She quickly established herself as a mobilizing figure in her sector and in NDG, always listening and ready to build bridges between different stakeholders.
As a member of the City of Montreal's executive committee, Despina is the special advisor on housing, sanitation, and the protection of rental housing stock. She also sits on the Commission de la présidence du conseil. She advocates for an inclusive vision of urban development, focused on the right to housing, social justice, and concrete improvements to living environments. For her, the future of Montreal lies in neighborhoods that are accessible,united and welcoming to all.