AMI Staff

Position: Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Professional Development
First Name: Janet
Last Name: Riley
Department: Public Affairs and Member Services
Work Phone: (202) 587-4245
Fax Number: (202) 587-4300
Biography:

Janet Riley joined the Institute in 1991. In her role, she develops public information and issue management strategy, manages press relations and drafts speeches, news releases and other public communications and oversees the Institute's news reporting on MeatAMI.com. She also oversees AMI’s member services department.

In addition, she is the liaison to the Animal Welfare Committee and oversees policy initiatives in this area. As a member of the AMI Crisis Management Team, she provides strategic counsel to AMI members when needed. Riley also serves as president of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council.

Previously she served as the media spokesperson for the American Health Care Association and the National Solid Wastes Management Association. She is a member of the American Society of Association Executives, National Press Club and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters.

She earned her Bachelor of Science at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Evanston, Ill.