Leah LeEarle Porter, Ph.D.

Post Office Box 4136, Crofton, MD 21114

LPORTER@ROCKETMAIL.COM

202-431-1024

www.linkedin.com/in/leahlporter Professional Profile

Compelling blend of experience in agricultural and food regulatory affairs/policy, toxicology, product approvals, strategic planning, staff coaching, communicating with technical and nontechnical audiences. Familiarity with U.S. and international regulations for global compliance. Outgoing personality and ability to work across functional boundaries, including public affairs. Effective networks with regulators, trade association members and research foundations.

Professional Experience
Founder/Director, Regulatory & Government Affairs 2014 to present Leaders in Regulatory, Corporate & Government Affairs in the Greater Maryland/D.C. Area Maintain and develop relationships with key policy stakeholders, media decision makers, journalists, opinion leaders and commentators concurrent with industry research and part time MBA coursework. Senior Regulatory Specialist/Regional Regulatory Lead, BioEnergy With Expertise in Global Compliance and Product Approvals Novozymes North America, Franklinton, NC 2010 to present

Contribute to global Safety/Regulatory team, Business Operations and R&D by managing major projects across regions in the areas of biomass, animal feed, human food, transportation fuels and agricultural products. This regulatory support often involves: Product approval processes in various geographic regions (10 approvals in 2 years) Regulations, laws and industry standards for various industry segments Ongoing communication with various stakeholders, both internal and external Leading a team to define regulatory requirements for a new BioEnergy technology Research and interpret regulatory data including changing regulations; present summaries and suggested course(s) of action for senior management. Founder/President/Senior Policy Officer With Expertise in Science, Regulatory and Government Affairs Live Everyday Acknowledging Him (L.E.A.H) LLC, Crofton, MD 2008 to 2011

Varied consulting services (Scientific Communications, Regulatory, Technical and Executive Management), concurrent with part time MBA coursework Vice President, Scientific Affairs 2004 to 2007 With Expertise in Regulatory, Public Affairs, Global Policy and Compliance Chocolate Manufacturers Association & American Cocoa Research Institute, Vienna, VA Represented CMA and ACRI at national and international meetings; develop and maintain strategic liaison with national and international academic and scientific groups, trade associations, government and regulatory agencies.

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Professional Experience (continued)

Implementation of the regulatory and public affairs programs for CMA and ACRI. Developed varied communications (e.g., electronic and written media) requiring technical expertise regarding chocolate and cocoa demand, consumption, and related regulatory issues. Executive Director, Biotechnology Committee 1999 to 2003 With Expertise in External Affairs, Regulatory Policy and Implementation CropLife America (formerly the American Crop Protection Association), Washington, DC Managed and developed CLAs Biotechnology Committee, a self-supporting industry group. Directed the creation and strategic implementation of the international, regulatory and public affairs activities of CLAs plant biotechnology interests. Represented the crop protection industry as part of the International Agri-Food Network (IAFN) delegation at the Council for Sustainable Development, Session 8, at the United Nations, discussing agricultural production techniques, consumption patterns and safety regulations. Scientific Manager 1997 to 1998 With Expertise in Toxicology, Risk Assessment, Chemistry and Food Safety Health & Environmental Sciences Institute (ILSI), Washington, DC Staffed and managed scientific committees addressing epidemiology and risk assessment, alternatives to animal testing, methods for toxicity assessment and harmonization of risk assessment practices. Advised self-funded stakeholder groups within the industrial chemical, pharmaceutical, consumer goods and healthcare industry on technical matters dealing with toxicology, nutrition, food safety and the environment.

Education
Ph.D. Plant Pathology/Crop Protection
Minors: Agricultural Economics Plant Breeding

Cornell University

B.S.

Botany (Biological Sciences)

University of Maryland, College Park

Continued Education/ Professional Development

Environmental Law and Policy MBA coursework, Life Sciences Leadership Workshops USDA Graduate School Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School Franklin Covey

Selected Awards, Honors and Professional Affiliations

External Reviewer, USDA Office of Scientific Quality Review Institute of Food Technologists Who's Who in Science & Engineering Member, US delegation to Codex Alimentarius CMAS, Budapest Alpha Chi Sigma (Chemistry)