Lisa was selected as President and CEO for the National Fisheries Institute in December 2022. NFI is the largest seafood trade association in the US, representing the industry from water to table. Its members include boatowners, producers, processors, importers, exporters, aquaculture operations, as well as retailers and restaurants. She and the NFI team are focused on promoting a diverse industry by coalescing around the many benefits of seafood. In her previous role as the Senior Vice President for Policy, Trade and Regulatory Affairs at National Turkey Federation, Wallenda Picard was the primary resource for association members on all regulatory matters both domestic and international. Earlier in her career, Lisa was the Chief of Staff for USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, assisting in overseeing the 10,000 person agency that regulates and inspects meat, poultry, catfish and egg products for distribution in the U.S. and abroad. Prior to joining FSIS in 2002, Lisa served as National Director of Public Relations for Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey. She also spent several years advocating on animal welfare, agriculture and technology issues. She earned her Masters in Legislative Affairs from the George Washington University, her Bachelors degree in Communications from Flagler College and a Executive Certificate in Non-Profit Management at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Picard is an avid hiker and passionate Nationals baseball fan. A native of Sarasota, Florida, she resides in Virginia with her family.