Who is Charlotte Courtois ?
Discover her journey
Who is Charlotte Courtois ?
Discover her journey
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Charlotte Courtois is the founder of an NGO, a speaker, and an expert in cultural diversity.
After living in Australia as a teenager, she decided to pursue a career focused on intercultural issues.
At the age of 16, Charlotte began studying international business at Neoma Business School, between Reims and Madrid.
She wrote her dissertation on "The use of storytelling as a method of raising awareness of cultural diversity management in the workplace".
At 20 years old, she served as the marketing manager for a pastry/chocolate shop in Madrid, taking the time to choose further studies that would allow her to deepen her understanding of cultural diversity. She then pursued a master's degree in sociology and anthropology, specializing in migrations and interethnic relationships, at URMIS, a research laboratory at the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis.
Her second thesis focused on "Cultural and ethnic diversity in the workplace, from commitment to proactivity," carried out in collaboration with renowned companies such as Disneyland Paris and the Accor Group.
Afterwards, Charlotte organized workshops and workgroups on diversity management in companies on behalf of the Association Française des Managers de la Diversité (French Association of Diversity Managers).
In 2011, driven by the belief that there is a crucial need to educate young people about cultural diversity, Charlotte decides to create Konstelacio, an NGO accredited by UNESCO that promotes dialogue between cultures.
At the age of 24, she becomes a social entrepreneur and embarks on a solo 15-month round-the-world trip, meeting over 200 children in 7 countries to help them write stories about their culture and traditions.
Today
Since then, Charlotte has built a strong network: a board of directors composed of 7 individuals, close to one hundred members, around 20 (very!) active volunteers, an educational committee, and a talented ambassador, award-winning actress Bérénice Bejo (The Artist, A Knight’s Tale…). She now leads projects all around the world with multicultural teams and experts from various fields (artists, food historians, chefs, international institutions...).
Since the creation of Konstelacio, Charlotte has conducted workshops with over 5000 children in 14 different countries, aiming to share the beauty of cultural diversity and contribute in her own way to spreading respect, tolerance, and peace.
In parallel, Charlotte aims to share what she learns in the field and through her research through interactive and dynamic conferences for professionals and a broader audience. She also launches her own podcast "Intercultural Surprises" in September 2023, using anecdotes from her travels (#storytelling) to decipher and explain cultural differences.
Today
Since then, Charlotte has built a strong network: a board of directors composed of 7 individuals, close to one hundred members, around 20 (very!) active volunteers, an educational committee, and a talented ambassador, award-winning actress Bérénice Bejo (The Artist, A Knight’s Tale…). She now leads projects all around the world with multicultural teams and experts from various fields (artists, food historians, chefs, international institutions...).
Since the creation of Konstelacio, Charlotte has conducted workshops with over 5000 children in 14 different countries, aiming to share the beauty of cultural diversity and contribute in her own way to spreading respect, tolerance, and peace.
In parallel, Charlotte aims to share what she learns in the field and through her research through interactive and dynamic conferences for professionals and a broader audience. She also launches her own podcast "Intercultural Surprises" in September 2023, using anecdotes from her travels (#storytelling) to decipher and explain cultural differences.
Her vision
"To approach diversity from a resolutely positive angle and ensure that everyone leaves with a healthy dose of inspiration and the desire to make things happen!"
- Charlotte Courtois
Mad skills
Black belt in shotokan karate
Perfectly fluent in French, English and Spanish
Author of the children's book "The fabulous journey of Arwenn".
Marathon runner - Rome 2023
Winner of the "Artisans of a more human world" award
Soft skills
Mad skills
Soft skills
Black belt in shotokan karate
15-month round-the-world trip at 24yo
Marathon runner - Rome 2023
Author of the children's book "The fabulous journey of Arwenn".
Perfectly fluent in French, English and Spanish
Winner of the "Artisans of a more human world" award
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