Beneva presents : From the Field to People

From the field to the human experience, Laurent Duvernay‑Tardif shares a journey where athletic performance meets personal and social commitment. An inspiring talk on leadership, resilience, and the choice to redefine success by placing people at the heart of action.

Laurent Duvernay‑Tardif

Physician | Entrepreneur | Former NFL Player

Laurent Duvernay‑Tardif is a medical resident, entrepreneur, and former NFL offensive lineman. He played nine seasons in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs—winning Super Bowl LIV—and later with the New York Jets. The first active NFL player to earn a medical doctorate, he made headlines in 2020 when he put his football career on hold to work in long‑term care facilities during the pandemic.

Deeply committed to social causes, he co‑chairs the LDT Foundation, which supports youth educational success through programs combining sports and the arts. His unique path reflects a vision of success rooted in humanity, purpose, and collective impact.

Moderator - Alexane Drolet

Content Creator | Host

Passionate about news, Alexane is Québec’s first full‑time news content creator on YouTube. After contributing to the launch of Noovo’s newsroom and producing digital content at Radio‑Canada, she stands out for combining journalistic rigor with an accessible tone.

Committed to making news engaging, she champions the idea that “staying informed is cool.”