Des Moines, IA – The Global Farmer Network® (GFN®) is pleased to announce Kellie Bray as Director of Partnerships. Kellie’s extensive background and passion for agriculture fuel her desire to work with this solutions-focused organization. She brings over 25 years of experience in agricultural policy and association leadership to her new role, where she will spearhead partnership initiatives to further GFN’s mission of promoting trade, technology, sustainable farming, economic growth, and food security.
Kellie combines her perspective as a member of a multi-generational farm family in northwest Missouri with a distinguished career. For 16 years, she held various roles at CropLife America in Washington, DC, most recently serving as Chief of Staff. In this capacity, she led key projects including the implementation of organizational priorities, structural reviews, and partnership alignment. Prior to this, Kellie was the Senior Director of Government Affairs at CropLife America, where she managed government relations outreach on federal and Midwest state issues.
Kellie’s extensive experience also includes roles with the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Her deep-rooted commitment to agriculture and policy advocacy makes her an invaluable addition to the GFN team.
Kellie is a native of Cameron, Missouri, and holds a bachelor’s degree in general agriculture and political science from the University of Missouri. She is an active volunteer, serving on the national board of directors for the Midwest Food Bank and as a trustee for the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Her past volunteer leadership includes roles with the Agribusiness Club of Washington, D.C., the Mizzou Alumni Association’s Griffiths Leadership Society for Women, and the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the National FFA Alumni Association.
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Established in 2000, the Global Farmer Network is a non-profit advocacy group farmer-led and farmer-driven by farmers from around the world who amplify the farmers’ voice in promoting trade, technology, sustainable farming, economic growth, and food security. As the GFN celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, the organization continues to be a leading voice in global agricultural advocacy.
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