The Media Communications Coordination Team coordinates public and media communications for the Office of the Secretary, USDA general offices and mission areas, and develops policies and plans for effective execution of overall basic and operating policy for development and dissemination of public affairs information.
- Coordinates response to inquiries from major national news outlets;
- Coordinates development, production, and dissemination of Department-wide communications;
- Develops national and significant Departmental news releases, statements for the media, letters-to-the editor, opinion-editorials and other information materials released through a variety of media;
- Counsels and advises senior decision makers and agency information directors and their staff in serving the Department's many audiences;
- Formulates policy and regulations for OC media coordination; and
- Coordinates and reviews printed publications or reports prior to public release.
The team includes five communications coordinators serving as senior communications advisors to USDA's seven mission areas, working directly with Under Secretaries and top staff, as well as servicing the Secretary's Office and Departmental staff offices for media relations and press and public communications and strategic services.
For general queries about the Secretary’s priorities and schedule:
USDA Press
press@usda.gov
(202) 720-4623
Deputy Director of Communications
Marissa Perry
Communications Coordination Team
| Coordinator | Portfolio |
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| Tara Weaver-Missick Rm 235-W, Whitten Building Washington, DC 20250-1301 |
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Dirk Fillpot |
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| Jacqueline Susmann Rm 206-W, Whitten Building Washington, DC 20250-1301 |
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| Larry Moore Rm 406-A, Whitten Building Washington, DC 20250-1301 |
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| Sally Gifford Rm 407-A, Whitten Building Washington, DC 20250-1301 |
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| Tamara Ward-Lucas Rm 408-A, Whitten Building Washington, DC 20250-1301 |
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