Contact NOP

• Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator — Jennifer.Tucker@usda.gov
• Vacant, Associate Deputy Administrator
• Sonya D. Backus, Communications Specialist — Sonya.Backus@usda.gov

Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator

Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D., was named Deputy Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program on June 21, 2018.

Dr. Tucker served as Associate Deputy Administrator of the National Organic Program from 2011-2018. Before joining USDA, she served as a group facilitator and organization development consultant, working primarily with scientific and technical government and non-profit organizations. She earned a B.A. in Environmental Science from Wesleyan University, an M.S. in Management from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech.

• Robert Yang, Director — RobertH.Yang@usda.gov
• Lars Crail, Audit Supervisor — Lars.Crail@usda.gov

• Lori Tortora, Director — Lori.Tortora@usda.gov
• Shannon Nally Yanessa, Acting Strategic Initiatives Manager — Shannon.NallyYanessa@usda.gov
• Keyana Francis, C&E Operations Manager — Keyana.Francis@usda.gov

• Erin Healy, Director — Erin.Healy@usda.gov
• Materials Questions: NOP.Guidance@usda.gov
• National Organic Standards Board Questions: Michelle.Arsenault@usda.gov

• Cheri Courtney, Director — Cheri.Courtney@usda.gov

• Jonathan Veley, Director — Jonathan.Veley@usda.gov

• How do I get certified organic?
• How can I report a suspected violation of the USDA organic regulations?
• How can I appeal a USDA or certifying agent decision?
• How do I submit Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests?
• How can I get Farm Service Assistance for organic operations?

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