Kara McDonald is director of marketing and communications for the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) U.S. Ingredient Program, managed by Dairy Management Inc.TM (DMI). McDonald has worked in the dairy industry for 12 years in various marketing and communications roles. She holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Penn State University, as well as an MS/MBA degree in food and agribusiness management from Purdue University/Indiana University Kelley School of Business.