Ana Paula Garcia

Ana Paula Garcia holds the position of Deputy Director-General at DGAV, the Portuguese General Directorate of Food and Veterinary. With a long and distinguished career within the public administration, she has extensive experience in the areas of plant health and phytosanitary policy. Her senior leadership role involves overseeing key national strategies and regulations related to crop protection and agricultural production. Her presence is fundamental for contextualizing the national and European regulatory landscape for new agricultural technologies.