Élise Desaulniers

Élise Desaulniers, born on March fourteenth, nineteen seventy-five, is a prominent writer and journalist known for her passionate advocacy for animal welfare and rights. Her work has sparked significant debate in Quebec, particularly due to the region's robust dairy industry, where her views challenge conventional practices.

In a remarkable act of altruism, Élise donated a kidney in two thousand twenty-two to an anonymous recipient. She expressed that the physical challenges of childbirth surpass those of organ donation. Following her recovery, she penned an insightful article detailing her motivations, experiences, and the broader context of organ donation practices in Canada and beyond.

That same year, she stepped down from her position as head of the Montreal SPCA, a role that underscored her commitment to animal rights. As of May two thousand twenty-three, Élise has taken on a new leadership role at Fondation Dépendances Montréal, continuing her advocacy work in a different capacity.