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Alisa Harrison was named the deputy director of communications and press secretary for USDA.

Before joining USDA, from 1986 until her appointment, Harrison served as the executive director of public relations for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), headquartered in Washington, DC. NCBA, a consumer focused, producer-directed organization that represents the largest segment of the nation’s food and fiber industry, is also the marketing organization and trade association for America’s cattle ranchers and feeders. At NCBA, Harrison managed all media relations and public relations activities designed to support consumer marketing and public policy goals.

From 1983 to 1986 Harrison worked for the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service in Knoxville as an editorial assistant.

Harrison is a member of the National Press Club and the National AgriMarketing Association.

Raised in Knoxville, Tenn., Harrison holds a B.S. degree in journalism from the University of Tennessee. •