IDFA promotes Heather Soubra to senior vp, strategic initiatives
The association also names Matt Herrick senior vp, public affairs and communications, and executive director of the IDFA Foundation.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the promotion of Heather Soubra to the new position of senior vice president, strategic initiatives, effective July 1. Soubra joined IDFA in 2008 and most recently served as chief of staff for the trade association, where she directed the organization’s key initiatives and led day-to-day operations of the Executive Office, often serving as strategist and consultant to colleagues and IDFA members to facilitate collaboration and inclusiveness to achieve organizational goals. She will report to Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of Washington, D.C.-based IDFA.
“I am passionate about cultivating workplaces where people thrive, creating their own paths for achievement while actively building team unity and open communication,” said Soubra. “I am honored and privileged to serve people leaders in the dairy industry with the tools, resources and community to support the creation of more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces, ones that are prepared for the workforce of the future.”