Nicholas Gardner

Nicholas Gardner has significant experience in international regulatory affairs, particularly in the dairy industry. Nicholas has held senior roles at the U.S. Dairy Export Council, where they served as the Senior Vice President for Sustainability and Multilateral Affairs. In this position, they were responsible for overseeing engagement with multilateral organizations and managing international partnerships. Prior to this, Gardner was the Vice President for Codex and International Regulatory Affairs at the U.S. Dairy Export Council, where they developed and implemented strategic programs for international organizations and coordinated input of scientific and technical information. Before joining the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Gardner worked as the Director for Codex and International Regulatory Affairs at the Grocery Manufacturers Association and as a Consultant for the Corn Refiners Association, where they focused on managing Codex engagement and coordinating multilateral organization engagement. Nicholas also has experience in government relations, having worked as an Account Executive at Kellen and as a Press Assistant and Legislative Aid at the Office of Congressman Tim Murphy. Gardner began their career as a Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator at the Office of Congresswoman Mary Fallin, where they were responsible for office administration and constituent communications.

Nicholas Gardner obtained a Master of Arts - MA degree in American History (United States) from American University between 2008 and 2010. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in History and Public Policy at Franklin & Marshall College from 2004 to 2008.