Originally from Alsace, former executive in a large French company, Marie-Paule joined the LPO in 1970, then she joined CORA in 1977, and finally participated in the merger with the LPO in 2018. She has been president of the LPO Auvergne Rhône-Alpes since its creation. She is especially committed to the protection of the mountain environment, and in particular the Galliformes.