Who We Are
Building trust through transparency, science-based advocacy, and unwavering commitment to advancing American agriculture. Learn who we are and what we stand for.
Our Vision
To help ensure that our members’ dedication, expertise, and technologies are recognized for the crucial role they play in supporting agriculture and protecting our nation’s food supply.
2025 Impact Report
CropLife America and our members elevated our voice where it matters most — shaping policy, advancing innovation, and helping secure the future of food and farming. Learn more by downloading our 2025 Impact Report.
What We Do
Our work helps growers protect their crops, preserve their livelihoods, and produce safe, affordable, and abundant food. We engage in policy, legislative, regulatory, and legal forums to help ensure pesticide products can reach the marketplace.
We partner with agricultural stakeholders across the U.S. and around the world to advance a science-and risk-based regulatory framework that accelerates innovation in pesticide technology and modern agriculture, strengthens trade, and supports conservation.
Meet the people behind our work
Our team brings together expertise in science, policy, law, communications, and operations to advance agricultural innovation.
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Executive Leadership
Alexandra Dunn
President & CEO
Jeff Blackwood
Vice President, Government Relations
Dr. Manojit Basu
Vice President of Science Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Rachel Lattimore
Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel, Secretary
Annemarie Pender
Senior Director, Strategic CommunicationsSheila Erickson
Senior Director, Operations and Administration
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Communications
Tonya Parish
Senior Manager, Communications, Government Relations
Meg Sandy
Communications Specialist
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Legal Affairs
Edward Thomas
Deputy General Counsel
Ashley Boles
Legal Counsel
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Government and Legislative Affairs
Stephanie Pizzoferrato
Director, State Government Affairs
Sally Parkinson
Director, Federal Government Relations
Frank Plescia
Director, State Government Affairs
Jay Ivey
Manager, Government Relations
Magdalena Kelly
Government Relations Coordinator
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Science and Regulatory Affairs
Dillon Gabbert
CLA/RISE State Regulatory Affairs Director
Dr. Becca Haynie
Director of Science Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Abigail Simmons
Senior Manager, Science and Regulatory Affairs
Susana Zloczower
Science Policy and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Dr. Victoria Yell
Regulatory Scientist
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Administration
Stacy Southard
Executive Assistant
Mitzi Miller
Office Administrator
Jake Dumas
Executive Office Specialist
Anoucheka Cherisca
Office Services Specialist
Our Legacy
Nearly a century of leadership in agricultural innovation through policy advocacy
Foundation
Founded as the National Agricultural Chemicals Association to represent the emerging crop protection industry in the United States.
Environmental Stewardship
Instrumental in advocating around updates to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), establishing comprehensive pesticide regulation.
Biotechnology Leadership
Expanded mission to include agricultural biotechnology advocacy, helping establish regulatory frameworks for genetically modified engineered crops.
Global Expansion
Increased focus on international trade and market access, working to harmonize global regulatory standards and reduce trade barriers.
Innovation for the Future
Leading advocacy for next-generation agricultural technologies including precision application and sustainable solutions.
Policy Areas We Champion
Our advocacy work spans critical policy areas that impact agricultural innovation, farmer success, and food security across America.
Pesticide Registration Reform
Maintain Market Access
Build Awareness of Modern Agriculture
Innovation Support
Our Partners
We collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to science-based policy, responsible product stewardship, and agricultural innovation.
