Betsy Barrett, VP in Glover Park Group's strategic communications practice, has joined Food Policy Action in Washington as political and communications director.
FPA was founded by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio and Environmental Working Group chief Ken Cook in 2012 to highlight food issues to elected leaders and voters.
Barrett previously led communications, marketing and event planning for the Internet Association, the trade group of top US 'Net portals. She worked on the Hill as senior advisor and comms. director for Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) and started out as an aide to Rep. Vic Snyder (D-Ark.).
FPA executive director Claire DiMattina said Barret's PR and political savvy will used to "significantly raise the political profile of food issues."
Cornerstone Government Affairs has inked a $25K monthly pact with Qatar to advance the relationship of the Arab state and the US.
Former House speaker Kevin McCarthy has teamed up with a crew of Republican heavy hitters to launch Watchtower Strategy, a public affairs firm that will focus on advocacy, strategy and strategic communications.
The National Association of Manufacturers has named Alexa Lopez VP of communications & public affairs, a newly created position. She was at the Transportation Security Administration.
