Alexander Bayus is a lawyer and partner at Fasken, Insolvency and Litigation. In his professional life he helps clients navigate through complex business disputes and corporate restructurings and is ranked by Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert.
After being involved with S.Au.S. over the years, he recently jumped on the opportunity to join its Board of Directors. Alex brings with him his own form of pragmatic optimism and ambition to the organization as it looks to grow and evolve.
Krystal Bédard is a seasoned specialist in risk management and information security with over 15 years of experience. Currently a Partner in the Risk Advisory practice at Deloitte, she holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Sciences, and the titles of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC). Krystal is involved in several community activities including serving as a lead member of the advisory committee at Deloitte Canada for “Young Women in STEM”, the active participation in fundraising campaigns and the organizing of events to raise awareness of health and wellness-related issues. As a board member, Krystal will use her experience to provide guidance over the strategic direction of S.Au.S.
Jeff Desruisseaux is a dynamic entrepreneur and business executive with extensive public and private sector experience in transportation, cleantech and digital media. He currently serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cleo, a subsidiary of Hydro-Quebec dedicated to accelerating the clean energy transition through innovative transportation electrification solutions. In addition, he is the Founder and President of Arthur Rowan Group, an advisory firm providing strategic and tactical support to startups and growth organizations across a variety of industries.
Actively committed to fostering a more sustainable, inclusive, and promising future for our communities, Jeff proudly serves as a member of the S.Au.S board of directors, engages as a climate innovation coach for the Cycle Momentum startup accelerator, and assists youth in their career development through the Academos mentorship platform.
Debra works as a Program Manager at ARC Assistance and Referral Centre, a non-profit in the Health and Social Services Network of the Montérégie-Centre. She studied Business Administration at Concordia University and Internet Marketing at the University of British Columbia. Her decades-long career in marketing communications, in roles including event management and social media marketing, spans three provinces.
Debra is passionate about giving back to the community and has been volunteering in programs aiding children and seniors for many years.
Natacha Laberge is a proud mother of two children; an 18-year-old son who was diagnosed (at age 3) with autism, and a 16-year-old daughter who performs on a world class cheerleading squad.
Her son, William has been part of the S.Au.S. family for over 8 years. He regularly goes swimming on Saturdays, plays soccer on Mondays and participates in Camp Oasis, every summer.
Natacha is a mechanical engineering technician at Bombardier, with 26 years experience as a methods agent.
She is very family oriented and wishes to ensure the success of S.Au.S. She describes herself as a very loyal person who will fight for justice, fairness & equal rights.
Natalie Noureldin joined the Board of Directors at S.Au.S. in 2024.
She is a proud mother to a son who thrives within the programs offered by S.Au.S..
She holds a passion for advocacy for vulnerable populations, as well as animals, which is exhibited in her role as Director of Customer Service at the Montreal SPCA. She hopes that her contributions in the philanthropic world will lead to a supportive and lasting environment for those may not be able to advocate for themselves.
Isabelle is a real estate broker for Royal LePage Blanc & Noir, as well as the mother of three wonderful children, including a young adult who has been part of the S.Au.S. family as a participant for several years. Her son takes part enthusiastically in many activities and benefits from the experience and kindness of all the S.Au.S. staff. Since joining the activities and the day camp, he has gained a great deal of self-confidence.
In both her personal life and her career, Isabelle is always in listening mode and has a deep passion for human connections. Seeing the people around her happy is certainly one of her greatest wishes.
Now, as a member of the Board of Directors, Isabelle hopes to help make the organization better known and continue the wonderful work already begun by Lisa and her team. As a mother, she will be a great asset in gathering feedback from other S.Au.S. parents, with whom her family has already built relationships of trust—and even friendship.
