
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. Shayla Mae BaileyDirector, Digital and Executive Communications Staff (202) 604-0047
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Mr. Aaron LavalleeDirector, Food Safety Education Staff (202) 579-2340
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Mr. Okechi ChigeweDirector, Freedom of Information Act Staff (771) 241-5088 Room: 1163, South Building