Noteworthy: Lemieux recently was elected to the board of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, which awards the Carnegie Medal to people across the United States and Canada in recognition of outstanding acts of civilian heroism.
Age: 45
Residence: Sewickley
Family: Husband, Mario Lemieux; three daughters, Lauren, 19, Stephanie, 17, and Alexa, 15; and a son, Austin, 16
Background: A native of Ville LaSalle, Quebec, she is vice president of the Mario Lemieux Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for cancer research and patient care. She also chairs Austin's Playroom Project, which builds playrooms for children and families in medical facilities.
Occupation: Nathalie Lemieux is an interior designer.
Quote: “Nathalie's Canadian heritage and her foundation experience were compelling in the board's consideration of her,” said Walter Rutkowski, the commission's secretary and executive director.
