Marri (Carrow) Tejada grew up on a farm at Marshall, Minnesota. She started her career in a communications role with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Tejada moved on to Washington, D.C. and served as the communications director for the U.S. Grains Council. Tejada now serves as the USGC Latin America Region Director. When she first made the move, it was a bit of culture shock. “Coming from the DC market where everyone is hustle, hustle, hustle, and moving to Latin America where the hustle is different. I’m not going to say less, but definitely different.” What’s the best part of the job? “The people have been the most rewarding,” related Tejada. “Of course, working for the U.S. Grains Council can be very challenging, especially dealing with political dynamics. It can be both challenging and enlightening, but each day I gain a greater appreciation for the cultural nuances. These challenges have really shaped my career and opened doors that I never imagined.” Click here to watch the video.
