Join us for an engaging virtual Lunch & Learn event on March 7th from 12:00-12:45 PM (EST), where we'll dive into the latest updates and insights on Fiber Policy. Our esteemed presenters, Michael Roth, former Policy Director and current Director of Conservation and Innovation at Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and Traci Bruckner, former Senior Director of Public Policy at Sustainable Food & Agriculture Systems Funders and current policy consultant, will provide valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of fiber policies, both at the federal and state levels.
During this informative session, Michael will offer insights into the developments specific to Pennsylvania, while Traci will share her expertise on broader federal initiatives. Together, they'll explore the current status, upcoming changes, and the challenges and opportunities shaping fiber policies today.
Whether you're a professional in the textile industry, an advocate for sustainability, or simply curious about the intersection of policy, textiles and agriculture, this event promises to offer valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Reserve your spot today and join us via Zoom for an enlightening Lunch & Learn session on Fiber Policy updates.
This Lunch & Learn session is free to join, with a suggested donation of $5-$10. Your contribution helps compensate our speakers for their valuable time and expertise. Scroll down to reserve your spot today!
Meet Our Speakers
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Traci Bruckner is a results-driven, visionary leader with more than two decades of public policy and government relations experience. Traci holds a deep understanding of Congress, and the Federal Executive Branch. She has a proven track record in establishing and building cross-team collaboration and coalition-based policy development, strategy, and successful advocacy campaigns at the federal and state levels.
Traci worked on agriculture, food and fiber systems and rural community development issues at the national and state level during her time at the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders, a national funder affinity group, and while at the Center for Rural Affairs, an NGO based in rural Nebraska. Traci also spent time working to build partnerships to address gaps in rural mental health care access, as well as on other public policy issues such as payday lending reform, human trafficking, and paid family and medical leave.
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Michael Roth serves as the Director of Conservation and Innovation at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. His work focuses on agriculture innovation, conservation, energy, and biomaterials. A Pittsburgh native, he acquired his BA in Environmental Studies from Washington and Jefferson College and an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh. Michael started at the Department of Agriculture as a William Penn Fellow.