With a degree in water engineering from Laval University, Laurence Truong is an accomplished engineer with a passion for environmental protection and quality of life in northern communities. Since 2020, she has been working for the Cree Nation Government as a Water Quality Engineer, leading her team to ensure sustainable and safe access to drinking water in the Eeyou Istchee Cree communities. Her mission includes coordinating with the federal and provincial governments, developing a training program to support and develop Cree human resources, and implementing strategies adapted to Indigenous traditions.