Anna Osterlind Jones

Anna Osterlind Jones is a seasoned policy professional with a diverse background in both public and private sectors, including Capitol Hill, a tech startup in Silicon Valley, and regulatory and trade agencies at the Department of Agriculture.

Groundswell Strategy, where Anna was formerly the Senior Director of Government Affairs, specializes in developing strategic plans for clients in the food and agriculture industry, assisting them with government affairs, public affairs, regulatory engagement, and legislative outreach.

Anna's educational background includes a BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

With previous roles such as Head of Government Affairs at Zymergen, Chief of Staff at the USDA within the Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs and Agricultural Marketing Service departments, as well as roles at the USDA as Policy and Congressional Advisor, Anna brings a wealth of expertise in governmental relations and strategic planning.

Before her ventures into policy and government relations, Anna gained experience in corporate communications and marketing roles at Zymergen, Inc., as well as in the office of U.S. Senator Roy Blunt at the United States Senate.

Anna Osterlind Jones's comprehensive experience in government affairs, strategic planning, and agricultural policy make her a highly knowledgeable and sought-after professional in the field.