Émilie Garcia holds a PhD in Management Sciences, specialising in entrepreneurship, strategy and organisational management. She is an Associate Researcher at the Institute for Research in Organisational Management at the University of Bordeaux, where her work combines teaching, research and professional practice. For more than 15 years, she has supported entrepreneurs, start-ups and organisations in the social and solidarity economy in defining their strategy, business model and management tools. Her research draws on entrepreneurial fieldwork, notably in the aerospace and digital sectors. Her experience as a consultant and trainer enables her to connect academic insights with the practical challenges faced by organisations and their leaders. Emilie teaches courses in Social and Solidarity Economy and Business Management Simulation.