Molly Burns is the Branded Program Director of Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast. These associations offer international trade development services to U.S. exporters in over 40 countries worldwide. Molly and staff work directly with the U.S. food industry, government officials, importers, and distributors worldwide to design and implement export development and promotion activities for U.S. food and agricultural products.
Molly has been working at Food Export-Midwest since June 2012. She began her time with the organization as a Liaison, where she assisted suppliers in becoming acquainted with Food Export’s programs and services and helped active participants navigate available programs and events. In 2016, Molly was named Branded Program Manager for Food Export-Midwest, where she managed the program and staff that facilitated the cost-reimbursement program, helping U.S. suppliers receive reimbursement for international marketing activities promoting their products for export. January 2024, Molly was named Branded Program Director, overseeing the Branded Program for both Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast.
A Nebraska native, Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies from Loyola University Chicago. She is a 2023 recipient of Association Women Technology Champions Award.