U.S. Grains Council
Joana Hassan is an experienced professional in the field of global ethanol programs, currently serving as the Manager of Global Ethanol Programs at the U.S. Grains Council since August 2019. Prior to this role, Joana held positions including Global Ethanol Market Development and Ethanol & Economics Coordinator at the U.S. Grains Council, as well as Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business. Joana's earlier experiences include roles as a Student Fellow at Mount Holyoke College, Sales Representative at FreezeCrowd, Research Intern at Verité and the Institute of Economic Affairs in Ghana, and a Student Assistant at Mount Holyoke College. Joana earned a Master’s degree in Business & Management from the University of Maryland and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Political Science from Mount Holyoke College, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Economics & Chinese from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
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U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, grain sorghum and related products. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture's profitability. Founded in 1960, the Council is a private, non-profit corporation with nine international offices and programs in more than 50 countries. Its unique membership includes producer organizations and agribusinesses with a common interest in developing export markets. Membership funds trigger matching market development funds from the U.S. government and support from cooperating groups in foreign countries to produce an annual development program valued at more than $25 million. The Council tailors its programs to meet individual countries' cultures and needs. Our technical programs teach livestock and poultry producers how to use feed grains effectively and manage their operations efficiently. Our trade servicing efforts educate potential and current customers about the U.S. marketing system, including financing, government programs, U.S. feed grains quality and prices. Our trade policy initiatives identify foreign barriers to U.S. feed grains exports.