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Anne Zaczek

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Anne Zaczek serves as the Director of Global Programs for FAEA, where she supports implementation of initiatives that enhance global food and feed safety systems. With over 14 years of experience in organizational and international program management, Zaczek oversees FAEA’s capacity-building programs, regulatory advocacy efforts, and stakeholder engagement activities. Her work focuses on fostering international partnerships with local governments, universities, private organizations, and food and feed producer communities to address critical challenges and promote science-based international standards.

Anne has also served as the Executive Director of the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund (HCP) since 2018, where she has provided steady leadership, enhancing the organization’s infrastructure, advancing capacity-building programs, and fostering strategic partnerships that have notably expanded its global impact.

Anne's expertise spans mission-driven operations, grant acquisition, and fostering collaborations with local governments, universities, private organizations, and farming communities. Prior to joining HCP, Anne served as Manager of Global Development Programs at the U.S. Grains Council, overseeing multi-million-dollar projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Notably, she oversaw the Tanzania Food for Progress (FFP) program, which advanced the feed milling and poultry industries while strengthening industry associations, including the Tanzania Poultry Association and the Tanzania Feed Millers Association. She also played a key role in launching the Tanzania Poultry Show, now a cornerstone event for the region's poultry sector, further strengthening industry linkages. Anne also managed the Council’s UES submission for Market Access Programs (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) funding, which supported the expansion of U.S. agricultural exports of corn, barley and sorghum in key international markets. Furthermore, she oversaw the planning, program implementation, and financial oversight for global programs.

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science in International Studies from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a focus in International Business and a minor in Marketing. Her commitment to strengthening organizations, building farmer capacity, and ensuring the sustainability of agricultural programs positions her as a transformational leader in the global agricultural community.

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