Global Ethanol Policy and Economics Manager, U.S. Grains Council
Isabelle Ausdal serves as the Manager of Global Ethanol Policy and Economics for the U.S. Grains Council, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of U.S. corn, barley, sorghum, ethanol and related products worldwide.
In this capacity, Ausdal assists in trade policy and economic analysis of market and policies as they relate to global ethanol and feed grain markets and USGC activities. Ausdal provides data-driven decision support to the Director of Global Ethanol Export Development. Prior to the Council, Ausdal held multiple government relations, policy, and communication roles including at John Deere, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASA), and private consulting firm Strategic Conservation Solutions (SCS).
Ausdal holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics with a focus in Public Policy and Law and a double minor in Communications and Leadership Studies. She also has her Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree with a business specialization from American University’s Washington College of Law.