Board of Trustees and governance
Thanks to the commitment of dedicated and generous volunteers, Leucan can count on a dynamic Board of Trustees, driven by the Association’s mission and its willingness to ensure its longevity and progression.
Magalie Bourdeau, CPA auditrice
President
Demers Beaulne, s.e.n.c.r.l.
Partner
Board of trustees
Magalie Bourdeau, CPA auditrice
President
Demers Beaulne, s.e.n.c.r.l.
Partner
It is with great enthusiasm that I begin my 4th mandate on the Board of Trustees of Leucan. This year it is a new challenge for me as I will be the president of the Association, a challenge I am very much looking forward to. I am a mother of three beautiful children, my youngest of whom is now cured of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Today, he is in perfect shape and I am very grateful to have crossed paths with Leucan during this more difficult period. They were one of the key elements to get through the disease. My involvement with Leucan is a way for me to give back to the next person.
From a professional point of view, I am a chartered professional accountant and I am a partner in the accounting firm Demers Beaulne. I have the opportunity to accompany entrepreneurs in all their projects. This is also what I want to do by being involved in the board of directors of Leucan; to accompany families so that they can get through the disease.
Martin Cyrenne, FSA, FICA, ASC
Vice-President
Normandin Beaudry, Actuaires conseil inc.
Senior Partner
Board of trustees
Martin Cyrenne, FSA, FICA, ASC
Vice-President
Normandin Beaudry, Actuaires conseil inc.
Senior Partner
I have been a member of Leucan’s Board of Directors since 2017 and participate in the Governance 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 am now an instructor in the College of Corporate Directors’ governance certification program. I am married with two children, Maude and Olivier.
Professionally, I am an actuary and partner in a firm specializing in total compensation consulting.
Germain Bureau, MBA
Vice-president
RBC Groupe des entreprises nationales
Director, Corporate Clients Group
Board of trustees
Germain Bureau, MBA
Vice-president
RBC Groupe des entreprises nationales
Director, Corporate Clients Group
Member of the Leucan Board of Trustees since 2019 and involved in the philanthropic development and governance committees. Involved in the ambassadors’ committee of the Leucan Experience evening for 7 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.
Pierre Verret inf. M.Sc. CSIO(c)
Secretary
Université Laval
Teacher and coordinator
Board of trustees
Pierre Verret inf. M.Sc. CSIO(c)
Secretary
Université Laval
Teacher and coordinator
I have been an associate volunteer member of Leucan since 1994. I joined the Board of Directors in 2009, I chair the Services, Research and Partnerships Committee, I sit on the Governance Committee and I am the Secretary of the Association. Retired from CHUQ since 2009, I worked as a nurse for 35 years, including 15 years as an emergency nurse and 20 years in pediatric oncology. I have a Master of Science degree in Oncology with a specialization in long-term follow-up and health care models. I am currently a lecturer at Laval University where I coordinate clinical assessment courses for nurses enrolled in the baccalaureate and master’s programs for nurse practitioners. In addition, I teach at EHESP in Paris in the Master in Advanced Oncology Nursing Practice and at Antonine University in Beirut (Lebanon) in the Master in Nursing. I am also a consultant for the University Hospitals of Geneva (Switzerland) and I am the author, co-author and adapter of several nursing books for Chenelière Éducation.
Marc Jutras, CPA
Treasurer
KPMG, s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L
Partner
Board of trustees
Marc Jutras, CPA
Treasurer
KPMG, s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L
Partner
I joined Leucan’s Board of Trustees in 2012 as Treasurer. Since then, I have been chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Governance Committee. It is with great enthusiasm that I am remaining involved in Leucan.
Previously, I was a member of the Board of Directors of the St. John Ambulance – Quebec Council for over 15 years. I am a chartered professional accountant and have been working in public accounting for over 25 years. I am the father of three sons.
Lise Breton, CPA, ASC
Member
Corporate Director
Board of trustees
Lise Breton, CPA, ASC
Member
Corporate Director
It is with great interest and the desire to contribute to the achievement of the goals of the organization that I joined the board of directors of Leucan in September 2021. I have three children and it is in 2015, when my daughter Laurence was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic lymphoma, that our family realized the importance of an organization like Leucan in supporting and accompanying children and their families afflicted by pediatric cancer.
I am a Chartered Professional Accountant and hold a University Certification in Corporate Governance (ASC). I have worked my entire career in the management team of various public and private companies. I have also been involved in professional associations and in my community throughout my professional career, having served as a director on several boards of directors.
Jean-François Chevigny
Member
Groupe Novatech
Digital Marketing Project Manager
Board of trustees
Jean-François Chevigny
Member
Groupe Novatech
Digital Marketing Project Manager
A member of Leucan’s Board of Trustees since 2021, I sit on the board as a childhood cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of eight and Leucan really supported my family during this difficult time. In appreciation for the help I received during my leukemia treatments, I am more than happy to give my time to Leucan as an administrator. I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in marketing from HEC Montreal. I am currently in charge of digital projects at Intersand Canada, I have good skills in communications, website management and advertising campaign management.
Michelle Cialdella
Member
Functionalab Group Clinics Division and its partners Demapure and Project Skin MD
Chief Operating Officer
Board of trustees
Michelle Cialdella
Member
Functionalab Group Clinics Division and its partners Demapure and Project Skin MD
Chief Operating Officer
Having already been involved as a Leucan ambassador for L’Experience Leucan since 2017, I decided to get involved on the Board of Directors in 2020 and on the Family Services and Philanthropic and Communications committees.
I am the COO of the Functionalab Group, Clinics Division and its partners Dermapure and Project Skin MD. In my role, I lead the operations of the Dermapure and Project Skin MD clinics across Canada. Our clinics serve our patients with state-of-the-art services and technologies as well as according to the highest established standards of excellence. I also support our major digital transformation project, I am responsible for our corporate functions, including Information Technology, the integration of new entities during mergers, our Projects team and acquisitions and Human Resources.
In 2021, I had the great privilege of being part of the first cohort of exceptional women entitled “Les Audacieuses” as part of the Leucan Shaved Head Challenge. We exceeded our goal of raising $ 200,000 in donations by reaching over $ 360,000 in donations at the event.
Marie-Noëlle Dionne
Membre
KWM
Director of Finance & Administration
Board of trustees
Marie-Noëlle Dionne
Membre
KWM
Director of Finance & Administration
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.
Fannie Jacques
Member
Telus
Vice President, People & Culture
Board of trustees
Fannie Jacques
Member
Telus
Vice President, People & Culture
Passionate about organizational and talent development, Fannie has been partnering, for the past 20 years, with executive leadership teams in the growth of several international enterprises. She is notably recognized for her know-how related to business transformation, corporate culture, labour relations as well as merger and acquisitions. She is presently heading the People & Culture strategy for several business units in the TELUS Business market, TELUS Health and TELUS Agriculture. In the addition to that, she is leading the “TELUS People Plan” program at a national scale and is engaged on a daily basis in the creation of a distinctive and mobilizing environment for team members.
Concetta Manera
Membre
GLS Logistics Systems Canada Ltd.
Vice President, Legal Affairs
Board of trustees
Concetta Manera
Membre
GLS Logistics Systems Canada Ltd.
Vice President, Legal Affairs
It is with enthusiasm that I take on my first mandate, as a coopted member of the Board of Trustrees of Leucan.
I am a lawyer with over 23 years of experience combined in the financial and transportation industries, gained at benchmark setting institutions. As a trusted advisor having notably counseled senior executive teams on legal, regulatory and operational risks, I am called upon to identify solutions to core issues, while interacting with several and different business participants. I wish to put this experience and network to the benefit of Leucan, as well work within the Association with the same openness and integrity.
On a personal level, I am a mother of a 13-year old son that is curious and vivacious; my pride and joy. I am profoundly grateful, for the good health with which he is blessed, every day.
Joining the ranks of Leucan entails committing my skills, experiences and energy to assist the Association in reaching and exceeding its goals, which are fundamentally humanitarian. It is however the core mission of Leucan that aims at breaking the isolation of the families and children affected by cancer, which calls most to my own values of community, empathy and engagement, and to which I want to lend a strong helping hand. Together, I am convinced that we are more resilient and that we can contribute significantly to the mission of the Association. Together, we can make a difference.
Morgan Pasnon
Member
Nationale Bank of Canada
Senior Manager, Financial Markets Operations
Board of trustees
Morgan Pasnon
Member
Nationale Bank of Canada
Senior Manager, Financial Markets Operations
After working on several Leucan Shaved Head Challenges, I decided to join the Board of Trustees. I am the mother of two children: Licia and Enzo. At the age of four, Enzo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, but he is now in remission and doing very well. Leucan played such a crucial role in our daily life over his two years of treatment, so it’s now our family’s turn to pay it forward.
On the professional front, I am an engineer currently working in project management and continuous improvement for the National Bank’s Financial Markets Operations. I hope to contribute my skills and knowledge to families supported by Leucan.
Anick Perron, CRHA, B.A.
Member
Desjardins Capital
Senior Advisor, Corporate Governance & Specialised Services, Investments
Board of trustees
Anick Perron, CRHA, B.A.
Member
Desjardins Capital
Senior Advisor, Corporate Governance & Specialised Services, Investments
It is with great enthusiasm that I joined Leucan’s Board of Directors in 2021. As the mother of a young boy, Nolan, and the godmother of two little girls, I know how precious our children health is. I have always been sensitive to the situation of sick children and I believe that support for families is essential. I consider myself fortunate to have been chosen to actively participate in Leucan whose reputation is highly recognized. As a member of the board, I want to get involved and ensure that Leucan’s values are perpetuated.
Having worked in the financial field for over 20 years, with extensive experience as a manager and holding the CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) designation, it is only natural for me to be involved in the Human Resources, and Services committees.
Accompanying boards of directors, board chairmen and business leaders, I have developed a passion for governance. In my current and past roles, I have created and facilitated several training sessions for Boards of Directors, advisory committees and executives while helping them to perfect their roles and deepen their responsibilities as directors.
Pascal Proulx, MBA
Member
EDC
Director Strategic Partnerships
Board of trustees
Pascal Proulx, MBA
Member
EDC
Director Strategic Partnerships
I was pleased to renew my support on the Board of Trustees because Leucan and its cause for children are particularly close to my heart. As a teenage survivor of pediatric cancer, Leucan was there for my family and me through this ordeal. For more than 10 years now, I’ve been serving on various boards. My wife Nancy and I are the lucky parents of an extraordinary teenager named Emily. Our whole family recognizes the importance of getting involved in such a noble cause.
On the professional front, I have an MBA from HEC and I am a strategic advisor, business management and financing.
Nicolas Rouault, eng.
Member
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Managing Director, Strategy and Development, Fixed Income
Board of trustees
Nicolas Rouault, eng.
Member
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
Managing Director, Strategy and Development, Fixed Income
Mariana, my oldest daughter, was 13 when she passed away from a rare form of cancer. Throughout her treatment, and even today, I can appreciate the work Leucan does every day to support sick children and their families.
Despite the circumstances, I feel privileged to have benefited from the Association’s support. Through my involvement on the Board of Directors, I’m hoping to give back.
After fifteen years in financial services and strategy consulting, I joined Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in 2015. I am currently Managing Director, Strategy and Development in the Fixed Income team. I am an engineer by training, and I also hold a Master’s in Strategy and Management of International Business.
