Experience

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Foreign Service Officer

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• International Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - Present

• International Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - Present

• International Program Specialist - Food Assistance Division/Food for Progress

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Coffee Specialist in the Central American Region/Food for Progress

• Foreign Service Officer

  • Aug 2023 - Aug 2023



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foreign Affairs Officer--Office of Global Food Security

  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

  Engage with a team of seven to promote global food security development policy in the U.S. Government’s Feed the Future initiative. Coordinate State Department efforts in food security and development diplomacy in the Latin American and Caribbean region, including food security policy and multilateral engagement in Honduras, Guatemala, and Haiti. Engage with a team of seven to promote global food security development policy in the U.S. Government’s Feed the Future initiative. Coordinate State Department efforts in food security and development diplomacy in the Latin American and Caribbean region, including food security policy and multilateral engagement in Honduras, Guatemala, and Haiti.



United States Embassy, Mexico City

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• USDA-Foreign Agriculture Service, Agriculture Trade Office

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  International Agriculture Internship Program The USDA's Agricultural Trade Offices (ATOs) in Mexico provide "one stop shopping" for U.S. companies interested in learning about export opportunities in Mexico. The mission of the ATOs is to assist U.S. companies in market development and promotion of U.S. food and agricultural products. The ATOs, located in Mexico City and Monterrey, offer U.S. food and agricultural product companies a wide variety of trade services geared at understanding,… Show more International Agriculture Internship Program The USDA's Agricultural Trade Offices (ATOs) in Mexico provide "one stop shopping" for U.S. companies interested in learning about export opportunities in Mexico. The mission of the ATOs is to assist U.S. companies in market development and promotion of U.S. food and agricultural products. The ATOs, located in Mexico City and Monterrey, offer U.S. food and agricultural product companies a wide variety of trade services geared at understanding, promoting and selling in the marketplace. Show less International Agriculture Internship Program The USDA's Agricultural Trade Offices (ATOs) in Mexico provide "one stop shopping" for U.S. companies interested in learning about export opportunities in Mexico. The mission of the ATOs is to assist U.S. companies in market development and promotion of U.S. food and agricultural products. The ATOs, located in Mexico City and Monterrey, offer U.S. food and agricultural product companies a wide variety of trade services geared at understanding,… Show more International Agriculture Internship Program The USDA's Agricultural Trade Offices (ATOs) in Mexico provide "one stop shopping" for U.S. companies interested in learning about export opportunities in Mexico. The mission of the ATOs is to assist U.S. companies in market development and promotion of U.S. food and agricultural products. The ATOs, located in Mexico City and Monterrey, offer U.S. food and agricultural product companies a wide variety of trade services geared at understanding, promoting and selling in the marketplace. Show less



Rosmann Family Farms, Harlan IA

• Harlan, Iowa

• Organic Farmer

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Rosmann Family Farms is a 700-acre certified organic grain and livestock farm located four miles NW of Harlan in Shelby County. Together, family members operate several integrated farm businesses including crops and livestock. The farm consists of cattle, hogs, egg layers and a range of crops, including popcorn, soybeans, corn, small grains, hay and pasture, annual forages, and cover crops. The Rosmanns offer certified organic beef, pork, and popcorn both as individual cuts and for bulk sales.… Show more Rosmann Family Farms is a 700-acre certified organic grain and livestock farm located four miles NW of Harlan in Shelby County. Together, family members operate several integrated farm businesses including crops and livestock. The farm consists of cattle, hogs, egg layers and a range of crops, including popcorn, soybeans, corn, small grains, hay and pasture, annual forages, and cover crops. The Rosmanns offer certified organic beef, pork, and popcorn both as individual cuts and for bulk sales. The farm has not had pesticide use since 1983, and has been certified organic since 1994. The farm also consists of a 150 cow-calf operation and 60 sow farrow-to-finish operation https://www.farmsweetfarmiowa.com/ https://civileats.com/2018/02/21/surrounded-by-big-agriculture-ron-rosmann-innovates-and-inspires/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2013/05/fertilized-world/ Show less Rosmann Family Farms is a 700-acre certified organic grain and livestock farm located four miles NW of Harlan in Shelby County. Together, family members operate several integrated farm businesses including crops and livestock. The farm consists of cattle, hogs, egg layers and a range of crops, including popcorn, soybeans, corn, small grains, hay and pasture, annual forages, and cover crops. The Rosmanns offer certified organic beef, pork, and popcorn both as individual cuts and for bulk sales.… Show more Rosmann Family Farms is a 700-acre certified organic grain and livestock farm located four miles NW of Harlan in Shelby County. Together, family members operate several integrated farm businesses including crops and livestock. The farm consists of cattle, hogs, egg layers and a range of crops, including popcorn, soybeans, corn, small grains, hay and pasture, annual forages, and cover crops. The Rosmanns offer certified organic beef, pork, and popcorn both as individual cuts and for bulk sales. The farm has not had pesticide use since 1983, and has been certified organic since 1994. The farm also consists of a 150 cow-calf operation and 60 sow farrow-to-finish operation https://www.farmsweetfarmiowa.com/ https://civileats.com/2018/02/21/surrounded-by-big-agriculture-ron-rosmann-innovates-and-inspires/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2013/05/fertilized-world/ Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Protected Areas Management Specialist

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  Was a Protected Areas Management (PAM) Volunteer. I worked in the towns of El Aguacatal and Guachipilin, Dept. of Francisco Morazan, Honduras. Worked two years on a multitude of projects. Helped build a school, a bridge, 60 latrines, worked with youth, adults, and helped build environmental awareness. Was a Protected Areas Management (PAM) Volunteer. I worked in the towns of El Aguacatal and Guachipilin, Dept. of Francisco Morazan, Honduras. Worked two years on a multitude of projects. Helped build a school, a bridge, 60 latrines, worked with youth, adults, and helped build environmental awareness.



Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program

• Associate Assistant

  • Sep 2004 - Jun 2008

  Organic Research, Grant Proposals, Extension Organic Research, Grant Proposals, Extension