Our Board of Directors
We are proud members of
With over 40 years of HR and administration experience across private, public and not-for-profit sectors, Graham brings deep insight and leadership to the table. He’s chaired multiple boards, including United Way and Community Living Burlington, and remains an active community volunteer.
Louise brings an invaluable knowledge base to the board as a BFB volunteer, accountant by trade, and an experienced treasurer with the Home of Grace orphanage out of Kisii, Kenya.
Stephanie Neate is an experienced lawyer with deep roots in the Burlington community. Raised in Burlington and having returned in 2017, Stephanie brings both professional expertise and a heartfelt commitment to the city she calls home. As the Board’s Governance Committee Chair, she offers a thoughtful, principled perspective to board governance and decision-making.
Stephanie is passionate about community engagement and is proud to support the Board’s mission to build food security in Burlington with dignity and kindness. Her involvement reflects a strong belief in the power of local action to create meaningful change.
Dezi Singh is a Human Resources Executive with over 17 years of experience in the field, and has lent his expertise to esteemed organizations such as Canada Post, the CBC and CIBC before assuming his current role as VP of HR & Labour Relations at Maple Leaf Foods.
Dezi’s focus on human resources coupled with his adeptness in alternative dispute resolution, has positioned him as a formidable force in the field. Having spearheaded negotiations for over 60 collective agreements, he’s no stranger to navigating complex HR landscapes.
Beyond his corporate endeavours, Dezi is a part-time instructor at York University, and George Brown College.
Dezi holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University, a Master of Industrial Relations from Queens University, and most recently a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
In Dezi’s spare time, he enjoys coaching soccer in the community and spending time with his family.
Dave moved to Burlington with his wife and young family in 1994. With a strong commitment to community service, Dave has volunteered extensively, initially focusing on activities involving his three children and later transitioning into nonprofit work.
Dave Dyson holds an MBA from McMaster University. From 2014 to 2021, he served on the board of directors for Carpenter Hospice and was the Board Chair in 2019-2020. Eager to continue his contributions to the nonprofit sector within a community-focused organization, Dave chose to join the Burlington Food Bank Board. He is driven by the mission to address food insecurity in the Burlington community and looks forward to working alongside dedicated volunteers to ensure the organization’s continued success.
