Emily O’Brien has been hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Government Relations Administrative and Political Action Coordinator.
MADISON – Emily O’Brien has been hired as Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Government Relations Administrative and Political Action Coordinator.
In her role, O’Brien will provide administrative support to the government relations team, coordinate activities for the Volunteers for Agriculture® (VFA) Political Action Committee and assist with event planning, scheduling and communications. Her support will enhance WFBF’s advocacy efforts and strengthen its work with endorsed candidates, fundraising initiatives and grassroots engagement.
“Emily’s background in government relations, political affairs and agriculture will be a tremendous asset to WFBF’s advocacy efforts,” said WFBF Executive Director of Government Relations Jason Mugnaini. “We are excited to welcome her to the team and look forward to her contributions.”
O’Brien’s professional experience includes working in Global Government and Industry Affairs with Nutrien in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she served as a Pennsylvania FFA State Sentinel, where she led workshops on team building, diversity and leadership which engaged over 14,000 members statewide.
O’Brien recently completed her bachelor’s degree in political science at West Virginia University, with minors in agricultural and natural resource law and Italian studies. She previously attended Potomac State College, earning an associate’s degree in general studies.
“I am excited to join WFBF and contribute to its advocacy work on behalf of Wisconsin’s agricultural community,” said O’Brien. “I look forward to working with the team and supporting efforts that make a real difference for farmers.”
O’Brien grew up heavily influenced by Pennsylvania agriculture, where one of her first jobs was feeding calves at her neighbor’s dairy farm. When she was 12, she asked for a horse and received a free donkey instead, which sparked her love for agriculture. She showed breeding and market sheep at her local fair through 4-H and FFA for eight years.
O’Brien began her duties as Administrative and Political Action Coordinator on February 3.
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