WHO WE ARE
Michael Moody
Principal, Architect AIBC, MRAIC, LEED® AP
Michael’s passion for sketching by hand started at a very young age. Since he can remember, he was spending long hours giving form to designs he created in his mind. Fast forward 30 years and his passion for architecture has taken him on an exciting entrepreneurial journey and fulfilling career to become a very well-respected, Award-winning Professional Architect, now based out of beautiful Victoria, BC. Michael has extensive experience in design development, documentation and construction phase services.
As the Principal of MJM Architect Inc., Michael has had the privilege to work on a variety of different project types, from single family homes to brewpubs and distilleries. Having experience with most types of building construction including wood frame, steel, concrete (C.I.P. and tilt-up) and insulated concrete formwork (ICF), Michael is very familiar with project delivery methods such as Select or General Tenders, Design-Build, and Construction Management. A strong proponent of the Integrated Design Process, he consistently demonstrates strong skills in creative and thorough design solutions, deals extremely well with client and user groups, and prides himself on his ability to manage and deliver projects on time and on budget.
Outside of office hours, Michael enjoys sports such as bicycling and skiing, and is an avid bocce player. He also plays piano, does sketching by hand, and loves photography.
Mylene Brousseau
Mylene Brousseau thoroughly enjoys managing the business side of MJM Architect Inc. While she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Mylene’s professional journey has been nothing but a straight line. Born and raised in Quebec, she taught in primary schools before founding a personal training business that she operated for the next decade of her life. It was during this time that Mylene had a strong calling for deepening her knowledge of small business operations.
Her decade long search for her niche took her from logistics, administration, HR, marketing to operations and business development. Ultimately, what she excelled at and decided to focus on was helping small businesses streamline their procedures and protocols for better efficiency, and aligning necessary talent to grow and increase their profits.
Mylene has a very positive outlook on life and likes to elevate others. Her values revolve around family, community, health, and the environment. She is passionate about surfing, the ocean, yoga, spirituality, fitness, cooking and her favourite job of all, being a mother to her 11 year old daughter.
Born and raised in Southeast Asia, Natalka grew up immersed and inspired by the diversity of lifestyles and traditions within global cultures. After studying International Business in Paris, France, and completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Victoria (UVIC), Natalka knew she needed a more creative outlet. She found her passion with Interior Design, earning her Diploma of Interior Design from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in 2019. Receiving her Master’s Certificate in Project Management from UVIC in 2022, she is now working towards writing the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.
Natalka always has a smile on her face and positive attitude towards tackling any project or challenge within the office. She’s truly excited to develop experience and grow both personally and professionally within MJM Architect Inc.
When Natalka is not designing or travelling, she loves spending time trail running, hiking, or paddle boarding with her husband & dogs. She is also extremely passionate about health and wellness, going to yoga, pilates, and the gym regularly. Growing up in a football family, Natalka can also be found spending Sundays watching her football team, the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL season.
Nathalie Claude Thiffault is a robust building designer and a natural leader with an extensive background as a former carpenter and general contractor.
Growing up in a rural area of Quebec, she enjoyed helping her dad and uncles build houses for family members. At twelve years old, in 1979, she drafted her parents’ house and got the municipal stamp of approval. The building inspector, in disbelief, had to meet her…
When he came around for inspections, he would find her mixing concrete for the cinder block foundation or on the roof installing trusses with her older sister.
Nathalie was the first woman in Quebec, at age 29, to get her Journeyman Carpenter Certification (Red Seal Equivalent), amongst many other achievements.
Her passion for house design and involvement kept growing. In 2012, she went back to College and upgraded her drafting skills from traditional pen and paper to computer-aided drafting, graduating top of her class with a Building Technologist Degree. Because Nathalie understands what information builders and framers need to be efficient, she always delivers clear and concise plans that go beyond what is simply required.
When she is not working, you can find her caring for her laying hens, riding her motorcycle, or spending time with friends and family.