Soraya Martinez Ferrada is the Mairesse de Montréal and leader of Ensemble Montréal. Born on August 28, 1972, she grew up in Montreal after her family fled the Chilean dictatorship in the 1980s. Her background in a politically engaged family shaped her path in public service.
Martinez Ferrada has dedicated over 25 years to public service, holding various roles such as gestionnaire, municipal councilor, deputy, and minister.