Board of Trustees and governance

It is with the same enthusiasm as when I started my fourth year as chairman of the board of directors at Leucan. This role represents for me a stimulating and deeply significant challenge, which I continue to face with pride and commitment.
I am the mother of three magnificent children, my youngest of whom is today in perfect health after overcoming acute lymphoblastic leukemia. During this difficult period, Leucan played a key role in our journey, and I will always be grateful to them. My involvement in the organization is for me a way to give back to the next one and to accompany other families through the ordeal of the disease.
Professionally, I am a CPA and partner at the firm Demers Beaulne. I have the privilege of supporting entrepreneurs in all their projects of greatness, a mission that aligns with the one I pursue at Leucan: supporting families so that they find strength, resources and hope.
I strongly believe that together we can turn trials into victories, and sow seeds of hope that will continue to grow far beyond us.

Member of the Leucan Board of Trustees since 2019 and involved in the executive and philanthropic development committees. Involved in the ambassadors’ committee of the Leucan Experience evening for 8 years and now as president of the committee, I had the opportunity to work with the organization’s permanent staff and to get to know outstanding people dedicated to making these events a great success.
I am the father of three beautiful young adults, Alexandre, Justine and Rémi. In 2014, our family was touched by illness as Remi was diagnosed with T-type acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He is now in remission and healthy. From the first days of Rémi’s illness, Leucan was there to support us on many levels. Through my involvement, I hope to accomplish a significant gesture for Leucan, the children who, like Rémi, deserve our support as well as all the families affected by the challenges of their disease.

I have been a member of Leucan’s Board of Directors since 2017 and participate in the Executive, Governance and ethics and Human Resources Committees. I am a long-time supporter of Leucan, having lost a nephew to lymphoma at the age of 23.
I received my governance certification in 2014 (Certified Corporate Director) and was an instructor in the College of Corporate Directors’ governance certification program until 2025. I am married with two children, Maude and Olivier.
Professionally, I am a retired actuary who worked in a firm specializing in total compensation consulting.

I am very happy to have joined Leucan as Treasurer and Chair of the Audit Committee in 2025. I use my skills and compassion to support an organization that helps families in difficult times.

I am a chartered professional accountant with over 27 years of experience in public accounting and a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Sociology from Western University.

I am the parent of 3 children. As a marathon runner, I have a strong commitment to health, running, and fitness.

I have been a volunteer associate member of Leucan since 1994. I joined the Board of Directors in 2009. I chair the Services, Research, and Partnerships Committee, sit on the Executive Committee, and am the Association’s Secretary. Retired from the CHUQ in 2009, I was a nurse for 35 years, including 15 years as an emergency room nurse and 20 years in pediatric oncology. I hold a master’s degree in oncology with a specialization in long-term follow-up and healthcare models. I am currently a lecturer at Laval University, in the process of pre-retirement. I teach clinical assessment courses for nurses enrolled in the bachelor’s and master’s programs for the Specialized Nurse Practitioner program. I have taught at the EHESP (Early School of Public Health) in Paris in the Master’s program in Advanced Oncology Nursing Practice, as well as at Antonine University in Beirut, Lebanon. I am also a consultant for the University Hospitals of Geneva (Switzerland). I am the author, co-author and adapter of several books on nursing for Chenelière Éducation.

Leucan came into my life in December 2015, when my daughter Dorothée was diagnosed with leukemia. Since then, Leucan has accompanied and supported me and continues to do so today even after Dorothée’s death. This is why I wish to get involved in Leucan’s board of directors, in order to participate in its mission and to support the children who are courageously fighting cancer and their families.

I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration and more than 10 years of experience in marketing and communications.

Yanick Gervais has been President and CEO of Olymel, Canada’s leading pork and poultry meat producer, processor and distributor, since 2021. Recognized for his strategic leadership and vision focused on performance and operational excellence, he has extensive expertise in the agri-food industry, having spent most of his career in this field.

Before being appointed President and CEO, Mr.Gervais was Senior Vice-President, Operations at Olymel. Prior to this, he spent more than 10 years as co-owner and general manager of La Fernandière, a well-known Trois-Rivières family business specializing in the production of a wide range of fresh sausages, which, under his leadership, went from regional to national scope.

Yanick Gervais joined the company when Olymel acquired La Fernandière in 2016 and was appointed Vice President and General Manager of this new division, which focused on the production of fresh sausages.

Deeply involved in his community, he has also held numerous volunteer positions and served on the boards of several socio-economic organizations. Since 2023, Mr.Gervais has been a member of Leucan’s Board of Directors.

He holds a graduate diploma and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, as well as a master’s degree in taxation (M. Fisc.) from the Université de Sherbrooke. He obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2005.

In 2025, Yanick Gervais received the title of Fellow of the Ordre des CPA du Québec. This title recognizes his remarkable achievements and leadership since the beginning of his career while promoting the profession.

I am very proud to serve as a board member of Leucan, an exceptional organization that provides invaluable support to children with cancer and their families. In 2020, the youngest of my four children was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer. It was an incredibly challenging time, marked by intensive treatments and a great deal of uncertainty. Throughout that journey, Leucan was a comforting and essential presence for our family. Today, my son is doing well, and it feels only natural for me to give back in return.
Professionally, I have been working in executive recruitment for 25 years, both with international firms and local search boutiques.

I joined Leucan’s Board of Trustees in 2012 as Treasurer. Until June 2025, I have been chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Governance Committee. It is with great enthusiasm that I am remaining involved with Leucan.
Previously, I was for many years a member of the Board of Directors of the St. John Ambulance – Quebec Council and the Maison de soins palliatifs St-Raphaël. I am a chartered professional accountant and have been working in public accounting for over 35 years. I am the father of three sons.

I am a passionate attorney specializing in banking litigation, insolvency, and restructuring. As a proud mother of two young boys, I am deeply committed to the well-being and future of children, which resonates with Leucan’s mission of supporting families of children with cancer. By joining the Board of Administration of Leucan, I actively contribute my skills and compassion to an organization dedicated to providing critical support and services to families during challenging times. I am honored to work alongside the dedicated team at Leucan to make a meaningful impact.

When he was just 5 months old, my son Alec was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He passed away at the age of 3 and a half. To survive his loss, I founded the ALECxange Foundation, which provides financial support to families with a child battling cancer. Since 2023, I have been collaborating with Leucan, donating all the funds we raise to enhance their emergency fund.
Leucan has been a part of my life since 1998. I know just how essential this organization is for families — a helping hand from the moment of diagnosis, one that never lets go, even when the worst happens. Serving on the Board of Directors is an honor and a great privilege. I bring with me not only my personal experience, but also a broad network in the business world, which I hope will have a positive impact on this organization that means so much to me.

At 13 months old, my daughter Margaux was diagnosed with an extremely rare Wilms’ tumor. It was a shock, a whirlwind of uncertainty that turned our daily lives upside down. Today, she’s in remission and in full health, thanks in no small part to Leucan. Their presence, attentiveness and concrete help transformed moments of despair into moments of hope and comfort, bringing a smile back to Margaux’s face during her stay and numerous visits to the hospital.
At the same time, as an experienced entrepreneur and manager, I have devoted over 15 years to growing businesses in strategic and operational leadership roles. In particular, I built up the Canadian division of a listed European group in connected technology engineering. Today, as President and CEO, I am deeply committed to tackling major societal challenges and making a positive impact on the world.
It is with this dual professional expertise and deep personal commitment that I am privileged to join Leucan’s Board of Directors. I firmly believe that every child with cancer deserves the best support, and that our collective action can transform lives by offering hope and support to families.

It was with great enthusiasm that I joined the Board of Directors of Leucan in 2021. As the mother of a young boy, Nolan, and godmother to two little girls, I understand how precious our children’s health is. I have always been sensitive to the situation of sick children and firmly believe that supporting families is essential. I consider myself fortunate to have been chosen to actively contribute to Leucan, an organization with a well-established reputation. As a board member, I am committed to ensuring that Leucan’s values are upheld.
Having supported boards of directors, board chairs, and business leaders for many years, I have developed a passion for governance. Over the course of my 25-year career in the financial sector, I have held various management positions and led major projects.

Volunteer at the Leucan CSN Summer Camp since 2012, I am joining the board of directors in 2025 in the position of childhood cancer survivor. My engagement with Leucan has made me realize the massive impact of the diagnosis on all family members and how much the support provided by Leucan is priceless. I am excited to leverage my network and 17 years of leadership and development experience in the health and benefits industry. I am a collaborative leader highly involved in my community and passionate about creating valuable partnerships. I joined GreenShield in 2024 with a mandate to develop a national strategy for market intermediaries encompassing all the company’s business lines, while contributing to grow awareness in Quebec towards GreenShield’s social mission: a better health for all.

I have been a member of Leucan’s Board of Directors since December 2023 and am involved in the Philanthropic Development and Communications Committee.
Leucan holds a very special place in my heart since my son Elias was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just 13 months old. Today, he is in remission and thriving, but our journey was profoundly shaped by the invaluable support Leucan provided, bringing comfort and stability during an incredibly difficult time.
Professionally, I serve as Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Sanimax, a Quebec-based family business at the very heart of the circular economy.
I am proud to serve on Leucan’s Board, driven by the belief that communication can be a powerful tool to support families affected by childhood cancer.