Justin joined the Alliance in 2017, bringing with him nearly two decades of experience in communications and journalism. He developed an understanding of the importance of science, food, and agriculture while serving as the communications director for the World Food Prize Foundation, headquartered in his home state of Iowa. Justin worked as a journalist in Denmark for seven years and operated his own Copenhagen-based communications business before relocating to Ithaca, NY, in 2017. His background includes writing and editing, video production, print and web design, live event production, media relations, public relations, marketing, and translation services.