Abby TierneyAmerican Feed Industry Association
In her new position, Tierney will advocate for science-based regulations to reduce non-tariff barriers and represent AFIA at meetings both domestically and internationally. She will also 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 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.”
Before joining AFIA, Tierney managed global policy at the Environmental Protection Agency, where she represented the United States on the environmental policy committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
At the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service, she directed international market development programs and later advanced U.S. animal trade policy. Tierney started her career as a Peace Corps agribusiness volunteer in Panama from 2017-19.
A Kansas City, Kan., native, Tierney holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration in international business from Saint Louis University. She now lives in Washington, D.C.
