Jacques Martiquet

Who is Jacques Martiquet?

Jacques Martiquet, also known as The Party Scientist, is an international facilitator and strategist who helps leaders create shared experiences that foster human connection, psychological safety, and belonging in their teams and organizations.123

Since 2017, he has led thousands of dance parties and interactive experiences across 15 countries for companies like Accenture, LUSH, and Lululemon.13 Jacques believes that human connection is the "elixir of life" and is on a mission to make it the most popular health habit prescribed by doctors.14

Background and Experience

• Graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in pharmacology, but gave up on becoming a doctor after discovering his life purpose was to promote human connection16
• Has worked as an emergency medical responder, quality assurance associate, health and wellness educator, and community animator1
• Currently serves as a Human Connection Strategist and Experience Designer at The Party Scientist, a role he has held since October 20161

Approach and Beliefs

• Designs custom well-being and belonging experiences for workplaces aiming to create a high-performance culture founded on authentic human connection1
• Believes that joy and connection are the "greatest antidepressant" and is passionate about equipping team leaders with tools to unlock the mental health benefits of human connection1
• Considers himself a social innovator, community-builder, health educator, and "happiness engineer"5