Kristin Pearson Wilcox has been promoted to vice president of legislative and political affairs at the IDFA. She will be taking a lead role in the development and implementation of IDFA’s legislative and political strategy, which includes responsibility for federal government relations, grassroots activity, election outreach, and the Ice Cream, Milk and Cheese Political Action Committee.

“Kristin played a major role in the passage of legislation benefiting our members, including a Child Nutrition Act that enhanced milk’s role in schools and, most recently, the Milk Regulatory Equity Act,” said Chip Kunde, IDFA senior vice president. “These efforts showcase her talents as a legislative strategist and an unwavering advocate for our members. The granddaughter of a dairy farmer, Wilcox hails from California, the leading state in dairy foods production, and is very familiar with the challenges facing the U.S. dairy and agriculture industry. She joined IDFA in 2003 as senior director of legislative affairs.