About New Horizons Nexus
New Horizons Nexus is an independent science communication initiative dedicated to exploring the ideas, discoveries, and technologies shaping humanity's future.
Our mission is to make emerging research more accessible while encouraging informed discussion about the scientific, technological, and ethical questions that will define the decades ahead.
Our Vision
We envision a future where knowledge is shared openly, curiosity drives discovery, and science serves humanity through ethical innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to improving life for all.
Meet the Team
Jade Poulin— Founder & Executive Director
Jade Poulin is the founder and Executive Director of New Horizons Nexus, a science student, aspiring physician-scientist, and science communicator with a passion for science and human potential.
Driven by a belief that knowledge, healthcare, and education should be accessible to everyone, Jade founded New Horizons Nexus to bridge the gap between emerging scientific research and public understanding. Through evidence-based science communication, she aims to make complex discoveries more understandable while encouraging thoughtful discussion about the scientific and technological developments shaping humanity's future.
Guided by the values of curiosity, fairness, scientific integrity, and ethical innovation, Jade hopes to inspire others to engage with science not only as a source of knowledge, but as a tool for solving meaningful problems, improving lives, and building a more informed, equitable, and responsible future.
Michel Poulin— Strategic Advisor & Mentor
Michel Poulin serves as Strategic Advisor and Mentor to New Horizons Nexus, providing guidance on leadership, organizational development, governance, and long-term strategy while helping transform ambitious ideas into a structured and sustainable vision.
With more than four decades of leadership in Canada's federal public service, Michel served as National Director of Research in a scientific field related to hydrospatial technologies, represented Canada on numerous international committees focused on maritime science and security, and concluded his public service career as the Senior Executive Director responsible for the National Security and Justice Portfolio at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
Following his retirement, Michel continued serving Canada as a Senior Management Consultant, supporting major strategic initiatives, primarily for the Department of National Defence.
As Jade's father and mentor, Michel brings extensive experience in scientific leadership, executive management, governance, and strategic planning to New Horizons Nexus, helping guide the organization's long-term development while supporting its mission to make science more accessible and encourage thoughtful discussion about humanity's future.
