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Deb Stark

Investor

Director at GTAN | Angel to Series A Investments

Canada

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About

Deb Stark serves as Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Guelph. She holds positions as a board member, mentor, and volunteer with a focus on Canadian agriculture.

Experience

  1. University of GuelphChair Board of Governorscurrent2025 — present
  2. University of GuelphVice Chair Board of Governors2022 — 2025
  3. University of GuelphBoard of Governors2018 — 2022Guelph
  4. Canadian Agri-Food Automation & Intelligence NetworkBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  5. Veterinarians without Borders North AmericaBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  6. Golden Triangle Angel Network (GTAN)Board Member2022 — 2026Waterloo-Wellington
  7. Ontario Agriculture Hall of FameMember Board Of Directors2017 — 2024Guelph
  8. Ontario GenomicsPast Chair2017 — 2024Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  9. Canadian Agri-Food Policy InstituteBoard Member2017 — 2023
  10. Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaChairperson, Department Audit and Advisory Committee2019 — 2022
  11. Ag Women's NetworkMentor2017 — 2018
  12. Hospice WellingtonBoard Member2008 — 2017
  13. Hospice WellingtonChair2011 — 2013
  14. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural AffairsDeputy Minister2013 — 2016Guelph, Ontario
  15. Queens UniversityAmethyst Fellow2012 — 2013Kingston, Ontario
  16. Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate ChangeAssistant Deputy Minister2011 — 2012
  17. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural AffairsChief Veterinary Officer for Ontario2005 — 2011
  18. OPSEU Pension TrustTrustee2002 — 2006Toronto, Ontario
  19. Canadian Veterinary Medical AssociationBoard Member2002 — 2005Ottawa, Ontario
  20. Veterinary Infectious Diseases Association, VIDOBoard Member1996 — 2000Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Skills & more

Science15Grant Writing4Public Policy19Epidemiology8Program Development22Management8Leadership12Fundraising5Research10Policy Analysis23Program Evaluation6Policy17
+10 moreOrganizational DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentAgricultureEnvironmental PolicyAgribusinessTeachingMedia RelationsStakeholder EngagementSustainable AgricultureVeterinary Medicine
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine — United Latino Students Association

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Deb Stark?
Deb Stark serves as Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Guelph. She holds positions as a board member, mentor, and volunteer with a focus on Canadian agriculture.
Where does Deb Stark work?
Deb Stark is Director at GTAN | Angel to Series A Investments.
Where did Deb Stark go to school?
Deb Stark studied at University of Guelph (Veterinary Medicine); Wilfrid Laurier University (MBA).

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