Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C. International market analysis Monique Marez joined as senior manager for international trade, responsible for implementing OTA's international trade strategy through collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, external contractors and industry representatives. She will also manage OTA's international trade grant funding development, and will play a key role in helping OTA achieve its commitment to developing markets around the world and creating new opportunities for America's organic growers. Marez brings a wealth of knowledge on research and analysis of markets, strategic implementation and outreach on the global food and agricultural industry. Marez most recently served as strategic projects manager for Great Performances, and has worked with the James Beard Foundation.