Rebecca Winkert joined the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) on Sept. 20 as the membership and communications coordinator at the organization’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.
In this role, Winkert will serve as a liaison between the membership and communication departments and manage website content, assist with membership meeting planning and implementation, maintain membership records and complete other various administrative duties.
“Rebecca’s energy and enthusiasm is a welcome addition to the team,” said Lyndsey Erb, USGC director industry relations. “Her background in project management and communications will serve the Council’s membership well.”
Prior to the Council, Winkert worked as a management and sales lead for Francesca’s Collections. She also gained experience as a social media and communications specialist for the University of Maryland’s Department of Aerospace Engineering and various communications and project management positions with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Goddard Space Flight Center.
Winkert earned a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in digital media and visual communication from the University of Maryland.
Please join the Council in welcoming Rebecca!
About The U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. Detailed information about the Council and its programs is online at www.grains.org.