Brigitte Perreault is a recognized leader, social entrepreneur, impact philanthropy advisor, and human rights advocate. She is the recipient of the Human Dignity Award and the founder of Ignyte Transformational Media, an impact publishing company dedicated to urgent global issues and education.
Deeply committed to social justice and global engagement, Brigitte began her advocacy work in 2002 by helping refugees and survivors of state-sponsored torture resettle in the Los Angeles area. Since 2008, she has served on boards, led successful fundraising and community engagement initiatives, and pioneered digital media ventures focused on awareness, education, and change.
Brigitte has published two global magazines and headed The Global Lead Channel, an impact-driven platform. Her work has led to partnerships with world-renowned organizations such as the United Nations Foundation, Reuters Events, Oceana, Equality Now, Earth Guardians, Dr. Sylvia Earle & Mission Blue, The Monaco Better World Forum, ConnectHER, TerraMar Project, MOAS, Rock Against Trafficking, Renewable Nations Institute, Global Sustainable Fashion Week, and Journeys for Good, among others.
Originally from Montreal, Canada, Brigitte has lived in Los Angeles since 1993. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and International Studies. She is fluent in both French and English, currently learning Italian.
“Brigitte Perreault is intellectually and spiritually elegant, a force and a beacon. She tirelessly raises awareness on urgent global issues.”
-- A.J. ALI, PRODUCER OF WALKING WHILE BLACK
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Special Ambassador – Harvard Faculty Club (2014)
Served as Special Ambassador to Haiti, Togo, and the DRC during Both Ends Believing’s Global Symposium Achieving Child Permanency Through Innovation, and was part of the Symposium Leadership Team.
- Exclusive Media Partner & Special Ambassador – Washington D.C. (2017)
Represented The Global Lead Channel as Exclusive Media Partner at the first Child Protector Conference & Gala, serving again as Special Ambassador to Haiti and Togo.
- Speaker & Educator – Women & Youth Empowerment
Conducts talks and workshops on “Being Human in the Digital World”, teaching women and youth how to use digital tools for global impact and social change.
- Conservation Philanthropy – Wild Philanthropy Kenya Expedition (2017)
Invited to join a select group of philanthropists and conservationists for an immersive journey across Kenya to explore and document how conservancies and circular models support at-risk ecosystems and communities.
- Creator – “50 Ways to Help the Planet” (2020)
Developed an educational program during the COVID-19 pandemic, now offered on the Gnowbe platform. The digital course includes guides and assessments for schools, businesses, and households focused on actionable sustainability.
AUTHORSHIP
Why Is the Sky Blue?
A scientific and environmentally themed book for children and adults, written in collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Dr. Eric Cornell.
INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- World Economic Forum – Platform for Impact
- Worldwide Women Foundation – Advisory Board Member
- Girls’ Festival – Worldwide Women Foundation – Advisory Board Member
- Women in Media – Member
- The Long Run – Affiliate Member (sustainable development initiative)
