The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) named Abigail Tierney as manager of global policy.
In the role, Tierney will educate policymakers, represent AFIA in trade discussions and advocate for science-based regulations to reduce non-tariff barriers. She will also represent the U.S. animal food industry at meetings domestically and internationally, analyze global trade trends and develop tools to support industry members.
"Abby brings an impressive combination of trade policy, regulatory and international affairs experience that will strengthen AFIA's global advocacy efforts," said Leah Wilkinson, AFIA chief policy officer. "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, where she also represented the U.S. on the environmental policy committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Prior to her time at the EPA, Tierney worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service, first directing international market development programs and later advancing U.S. animal trade policy.
Tierney began her career as a Peace Corps agribusiness volunteer in Panama from 2017 to 2019.
Tierney, who is from Kansas City, Kansas, holds a bachelor's degree in business administration in international business from Saint Louis University. She now lives in Washington.
