Anne Zaczek serves as Managing Director of the Meat Import Council of America (MICA) and Director of Strategic Partnerships at DTB AgriTrade. In her role with MICA, Anne oversees the Council’s day-to-day management and works closely with its leadership, Board of Directors, committees, members, and industry partners to advance the organization’s strategic priorities and strengthen its value to the U.S. imported meat industry.

With more than 15 years of experience spanning agricultural trade, association leadership, and international development, Anne brings extensive experience in organizational strategy, governance, stakeholder engagement, and program management. Her work has focused on strengthening industry organizations, building public-private partnerships, and bringing together government and private-sector stakeholders around shared priorities.

In addition to her leadership of MICA, Anne serves as Managing Director of the U.S. Sweet Potato Council and Global Program Director for the Food & Agriculture Export Alliance through DTB AgriTrade.

Prior to joining DTB AgriTrade, Anne served as Executive Director of the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund, where she led organizational restructuring, expanded global partnerships, and strengthened the organization’s long-term programmatic foundation. Earlier in her career, she managed international agricultural development and market expansion programs at the U.S. Grains Council, including multi-million-dollar USDA-funded initiatives. She directed the Tanzania Food for Progress program, which supported the development of Tanzania’s poultry and feed industries, established the Poultry Association of Tanzania, and launched the Tanzania Poultry Show.

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science in International Studies, with a focus in International Business and Marketing, from the Rochester Institute of Technology.