Allen joined Farmer Foodshare’s board of directors in 2021.

He is the director of diversity and multicultural affairs at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU-CVM), where he serves as a mentor and recruiter of students from groups that are underrepresented in veterinary medicine.

Prior to assuming this role in 2000, he had served as a clinical assistant professor at NCSU-CVM since 1997.

Allen also owns and operates a private veterinary practice, Small Ruminant and Camelid Mobile Veterinary Services, which cares for llamas, alpacas, goats, and sheep. He lives in Hillsborough, NC.

Allen’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and his deep connection with the farming community strengthen our governance team.

Contact Allen

Phone: 919-513-6242
Email: allen_cannedy@ncsu.edu