Victoria Backer

Who is Victoria Backer?

Ms. Backer is the Senior Vice President of Member Services for the

United Fresh Produce Association in Washington, DC, the national trade

organization that represents the interests of fresh produce companies

and their partners. In her current position, she oversees all member

services and communications and directs the association's educational

programs. In addition, Ms. Backer directs the activities of the United

Research Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that was

founded in 1998 to offer specialized programs to meet members' needs in

educational training, leadership development, food safety outreach and

industry research. She serves as the senior liaison to both the

Association and Foundation Board of Directors. Ms. Backer joined United

in June 1997. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Studies,

Latin American Development, from American University and has an

advanced knowledge of the Spanish language.