SPEAKERS

Road to the Mid-Term Elections

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Eli Yokley

U.S. Politics Analyst, Morning Consult

Eli Yokley is Morning Consult’s U.S. politics analyst, where he has focused on the intersection of public opinion and the wielding of political power by governments, candidates and those influencing policy since 2016 driven by data analysis and relationships with key players across the United States.


Food Prices, Supply Chains and Trade: What’s Shaping the Market

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David Ortega

Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy, Michigan State University

David L. Ortega is the Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy at Michigan State University. His research focuses on decision-making in agrifood systems and how economic forces shape food and agricultural markets and policy.

Hot Topics

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Christie Harman

Scientific Director, FEMA

Christie Harman currently serves as FEMA’s Scientific Director as well as Policy Advisor to the FEMA Expert Panel.  Christie has over 20 years of experience overseeing FEMA’s various science programs and ensuring the successful operation of the FEMA GRAS program.


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Tony Pavel

General Counsel, FEMA

Anthony (Tony) Pavel is a globally recognized expert in food law, and a Partner at Keller and Heckman LLP, an international law firm with a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation.

The Future of Flavor

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Lynn Dornblaser

Mintel

Lynn Dornblaser brings more than 30 years of product trend knowledge to her work at Mintel, which she joined in 1998. She applies her unique perspective on the market and new product development to tailored client research and extensive public speaking.

Purposeful Positive Momentum: Leading through Uncertainty

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Suzanne Johnson

Founder, FlourishingU

Dr. Suzanne Johnson founded FlourishingU in 2025 with a mission to share the transformative power of positive psychology and help individuals, leaders, and teams thrive under pressure and navigate uncertainty with greater self-assurance.

Trade Outlook at the One Year Mark

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It has been one year since the Administration launched a new tariff agenda and began efforts to remake how trading partners interact with the U.S. With one year of experience with legal, practical and regulatory matters, where does the flavor industry stand? What comes next? And most importantly, what can the flavor industry do to be as resilient and prepared for the future as possible. Doug McKalip will provide perspective and an outlook for the industry.

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Doug McKalip

Former Chief Agricultural Negotiator, USTR

Ambassador Douglas (Doug) McKalip is a globally recognized leader in trade, commerce, supply chain and national security issues. He served in the U.S. government for more than 30 years in senior food and agricultural trade and national security positions.

Food’s Next Chapter—Where Flavor, Health and Culture Converge

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Janet Helm, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian, Food at the Helm

Janet Helm is a registered dietitian with 20+ years PR agency experience helping food and beverage brands and agricultural commodity boards intersect with food culture and tell their story.

Inside the Mind of Today’s Consumer

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Ernest Baskin

Associate Professor of Food, Pharma and Healthcare, Saint Joseph’s University

Dr. Ernest Baskin is an associate professor of Food, Pharma and Healthcare and the chair of the Food, Pharma and Healthcare Department at Saint Joseph’s University. He has a Ph.D. in Marketing from Yale University School of Management.