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The American Feed Industry Association has named Abigail Tierney manager of global policy, where she will educate policymakers, represent the association in trade discussions and advocate for science-based regulations to reduce non-tariff barriers.
Tierney will represent the U.S. animal food industry at domestic and international meetings, analyze global trade trends and develop tools to support AFIA members.
“Abby brings an impressive combination of trade policy, regulatory and international affairs experience that will strengthen AFIA's global advocacy efforts,” said AFIA Chief Policy Officer Leah Wilkinson. “Her background across federal agencies and firsthand experience advancing U.S. agricultural interests will be invaluable as the AFIA works to expand market opportunities, address trade barriers and promote science-based policies that support the competitiveness of the U.S. animal food industry for our members. We are thrilled to welcome Abby to the AFIA team.”
Before joining AFIA, Tierney managed global policy at the Environmental Protection Agency and represented the United States on the environmental policy committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Previously, Tierney worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, first directing international market development programs and later advancing U.S. animal trade policy. She began her career as a Peace Corps agribusiness volunteer in Panama from 2017-19.
Tierney is from Kansas City, Kansas. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration in international business from Saint Louis University and lives in Washington, D.C.
AFIA said Tierney will help strengthen the U.S. animal food industry's global relationships and expand market opportunities.
Source: American Feed Industry Association, "AFIA Welcomes New Manager of Global Policy"