Annie Martin at work

Annie Martin

Portfolio Manager for the Health Beyond Initiative

Canadian Space Agency

Created On: February 8, 2022
Sector:
Healthcare,  Human Services,  Science,  Technology
Education Pathway: University
Related School Subjects:
Health,  Science,  Social Sciences,  Space exploration,  Technology & Engineering

Learn About My Career

I coordinate the different activities of our initiative, do strategic planning to define its vision and objectives and collaborate with other international space agencies.

I was born/grew up in: Trois-Rivières (Quebec) and grew up in Sherbrooke (Quebec)

I now live in: Chambly, Quebec

I completed my training/education at:  B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Kinesiology at UQAM; M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (Innovation Management) at Polytechnique Montreal

In the Health Beyond Initiative, my job is more about project and team management. I have many meetings to coordinate the different activities with my team and our partners. My work involves the drafting of strategic documents and collaboration agreements. I also provide support and recommendations to other ongoing activities. I see to the good management of our budget and the achievement of our objectives. I am a bit like a ship’s captain who tries to get everyone rowing together while I indicate the right direction.

I came to the Canadian Space Agency by chance in 2005. At that time, one of my professors asked me if I wanted to do an internship with the space medicine group. I had never thought about working in this field. As soon as the first few weeks of the internship were over, I was already passionate and convinced that I wanted to do this for the next few years. I never left the field of space medicine. I was in the right place at the right time! This was a happy coincidence of life! What luck! You have to seize these opportunities!

What I am most passionate about is working on the strategies and technological projects to prepare for future missions to Mars. I like to think that I am playing a role in the realization of future manned missions to Mars. It might be a small role, but it is still a role! I also love meeting with partners, researchers and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of space exploration. I enjoy connecting with people and building bridges between organizations. This helps us create a bright future with concrete benefits for Canadians on Earth. This is what makes me passionate and gives meaning to my work!

My role is to ensure our different activities are coordinated. This allows us support the organization's goals. The relations and collaborations I establish with the team allow us to work with experts in different fields. This benefits our activities.

I have been teaching figure skating for 20 years. I enjoy training, reading, watching movies (especially Marvel ones!) and playing with my two year old son. I love to go camping in the summer, go to the beach and relax while watching the stars. I also love to cook and go to restaurants to discover new dishes!

Be curious! Connect with people in the field and find a mentor to coach you. Try to diversify your knowledge (technologies, health, etc.). If you have the opportunity, apply for an internship.

What I do at work

In the Health Beyond Initiative, my job is more about project and team management. I have many meetings to coordinate the different activities with my team and our partners. My work involves the drafting of strategic documents and collaboration agreements. I also provide support and recommendations to other ongoing activities. I see to the good management of our budget and the achievement of our objectives. I am a bit like a ship’s captain who tries to get everyone rowing together while I indicate the right direction.

My career path is

I came to the Canadian Space Agency by chance in 2005. At that time, one of my professors asked me if I wanted to do an internship with the space medicine group. I had never thought about working in this field. As soon as the first few weeks of the internship were over, I was already passionate and convinced that I wanted to do this for the next few years. I never left the field of space medicine. I was in the right place at the right time! This was a happy coincidence of life! What luck! You have to seize these opportunities!

I am motivated by

What I am most passionate about is working on the strategies and technological projects to prepare for future missions to Mars. I like to think that I am playing a role in the realization of future manned missions to Mars. It might be a small role, but it is still a role! I also love meeting with partners, researchers and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of space exploration. I enjoy connecting with people and building bridges between organizations. This helps us create a bright future with concrete benefits for Canadians on Earth. This is what makes me passionate and gives meaning to my work!

How I affect peoples’ lives

My role is to ensure our different activities are coordinated. This allows us support the organization's goals. The relations and collaborations I establish with the team allow us to work with experts in different fields. This benefits our activities.

Outside of work I

I have been teaching figure skating for 20 years. I enjoy training, reading, watching movies (especially Marvel ones!) and playing with my two year old son. I love to go camping in the summer, go to the beach and relax while watching the stars. I also love to cook and go to restaurants to discover new dishes!

My advice to others

Be curious! Connect with people in the field and find a mentor to coach you. Try to diversify your knowledge (technologies, health, etc.). If you have the opportunity, apply for an internship.

When I was a student I enjoyed:

  • Drama Physical
  • Math
  • Education/Health
  • Science

When I was a student, I would describe myself as someone who:

  • Played on a sports team
  • Liked helping people
  • Was motivated by success
  • Wanted to be in charge
  • Liked being given free range to explore my ideas
  • Engaged in volunteer activities
  • Liked reading
  • Was really creative
  • Felt great satisfaction in getting good grades

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