Wendy Brannen

Wendy Brannen has a diverse work experience, with their most recent role being the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Soybean Association since May 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Policy Communications at the same organization from May 2018 to May 2019. Wendy was also the Executive Director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission from October 2016 to February 2018, where they promoted the wines and wineries of the Lodi region. From 2013 to 2016, Wendy worked as the Director of Consumer Health & Public Relations at the U.S. Apple Association, managing marketing and public relations to promote apple consumption. Before that, they were the Executive Director of the Vidalia Onion Committee, overseeing marketing communications strategy for Vidalia onions from 2005 to 2013. Wendy's earlier experience includes roles as a News Anchor and General Assignment Reporter at various television stations, where they demonstrated skills in broadcast media and received recognition for outstanding reporting. Wendy also worked in news production, assignment editing and management at First Coast News from 1998 to 2000, and as a Facilities Marketing Assistant at WJCT-PBS from 1997 to 1998, where they promoted local programming and marketing services.

Wendy Brannen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business. Wendy also obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of North Florida. In terms of additional certifications, Wendy has completed a Modern Digital Communications Certificate from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in August 2023, a Proofreading & Copyediting Certificate from MasterClass in January 2023, a Media Relations Certificate from PRSA (year not specified), and a Leadership Communication Certificate from PRSA in 2020.