StarrleeDeGrace is a proud First Nations woman, member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island and one of the 2023 Top 50 Changemakers named by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business.Starrleerecently started a new role as Senior Talent Acquisition Partner,Branch Banking, Indigenous Peoplesat TD Bank. Prior to thatStarrleespent 18 years building a careerin thetechnology sectorwith roles spanning from customer service and sales to talentacquisitionand D&I.She enjoys giving back to her communityandhas a long and successfultrack recordof connecting with Indigenous Talent across Canada.
Starrleewas born in Windsor, Ontario but soon moved to Keswick, Ontario, close to the Chippewas of Georgina Island Band.She made a courageous decision to move away from her family to Toronto in 2001 and with her desire to be heard, to make a difference and not be another statistic, she graduated from Seneca College in 2006 with a Diploma in Marketing Administration. She understands firsthand how challenging it can be to pursue a post-secondary education, especially as an Indigenous woman and navigate corporate environments; her goal is to ease the path for future generations and to create diverse and inclusive environmentsfor everyone.