
Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education (OPACE)
The Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education (OPACE) ensures that the Agency’s food safety information reaches external stakeholders, public health partners and all Agency employees. OPACE works to inform the public, members of Congress and USDA regulated industries of vital food safety policies or changes, and assesses the impact and effectiveness of messaging and education efforts on public health.
Leadership


Headquarters
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Ms. Roxanne SmithDirector, Congressional and Public Affairs Staff (202) 720-4413 Room: 1175, South Building
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Ms. Shayla Mae BaileyDirector, Digital and Executive Communications Staff (202) 604-0047
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Mr. Jason BerryDirector, Food Safety Education Staff (202) 558-8029
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Mr. Dexter JohnsonDirector, Freedom of Information Act Staff (202) 853-6166 dexter.johnson@usda.gov