About CropLife America
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.
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Executive Leadership
Meet the experienced professionals leading CropLife America’s mission and strategic initiatives
Alexandra Dunn
President & CEOJeff Blackwood
Vice President, Government RelationsDr. Manojit Basu
Vice President of Science Policy and Regulatory AffairsRachel Lattimore
Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel, SecretaryAnnemarie Pender
Senior Director, Strategic CommunicationsShelia Erickson
Senior Director, Member Services and AdministrationJessica Lamb
Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Analysis
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Communications
Tonya Parish
Senior Manager, Communications, Government RelationsMeg Sandy
Communications Coordinator
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Legal Affairs
Edward Thomas
Deputy General CounselAshley Boles
Legal Counsel
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Government and Legislative Affairs
Dr. Venus Welch-White
Director, Government RelationsScott Dahlman
Director, State Government AffairsStephanie Pizzoferrato
Director, State Government AffairsSally Parkinson
Director, Federal Government RelationsFrank Plescia
Director, State Government AffairsJay Ivey
Manager, Government RelationsMagdalena Kelly
Government Relations Coordinator
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Science and Regulatory Affairs
Dillon Gabbert
CLA/RISE State Regulatory Affairs DirectorDr. Becca Haynie
Director of Science Policy and Regulatory AffairsDr. Abigail Simmons
Senior Manager, Science and Regulatory AffairsSusana Zloczower
Science Policy and Regulatory Affairs SpecialistDr. Victoria Yell
Science Policy Fellow
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Administration
Stacy Southard
Executive AssistantHeather Stombres
Accounting ManagerMitzi Miller
Office AdministratorJake Dumas
Executive Office SpecialistAnoucheka 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.