Allison Rivera
Vice President, Government and Legislative Affairs

Allison Rivera brings extensive experience in agricultural policy and advocacy, most recently serving for nine years as Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. In that role, she managed a robust portfolio of legislative priorities and built strong relationships on Capitol Hill, particularly with the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Senate Commerce Committee, and the Appropriations Committees – all critical to NGFA’s policy priorities.

Before joining NCBA, Rivera spent nine years working on Capitol Hill in various legislative roles, including serving as Legislative Director for Congressman David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Senior Policy Director for Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.), and Legislative Correspondent for Congressman Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.).

Rivera is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds degrees in Political Science and International Studies. She is also a graduate of the U.S. Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College.