National Restaurant Association
Executive Vice President, Public Affairs

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Beth Johnson, M. S., R.D. National Restaurant Association Download high-resolution photo

Elizabeth (Beth) Johnson, M.S. R.D, leads the Association's efforts in government affairs, public policy and communications. In this role, Johnson oversees the advocacy for and representation of the restaurant industry in the areas of jobs and careers, food and healthy living, sustainability and social responsibility, and profitability and entrepreneurship – all in an effort advance the Association's goal to lead America’s restaurant industry into a new era of prosperity, prominence, and participation, enhancing the quality of life for all we serve.

Most recently, Johnson served as Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and has extensive experience in food and nutrition issues. In addition, Johnson, a registered dietician, was deputy chief of staff and senior advisor at USDA. She joined the department in 2002 after nearly four years at Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., where she was a vice president with clients in the food and agriculture arena.

Her previous experiences include positions as a senior professional staff member at the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; a nutritionist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; and a research dietician at USDA. Johnson also worked at the National Cattlemen’s Association as associate director for food policy.

Johnson holds a B.S. in Dietetics from Ball State University and an M.S. in Nutrition from the University of Maryland.

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