Courtney Gaine, Ph.D., R.D., is the President and CEO for the Sugar Association in Washington, D.C. Prior to this appointment in January 2016, Dr. Gaine served as the Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the association. Dr. Gaine previously served as senior science program manager at the North American branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI North America), a public, nonprofit scientific foundation that advances the understanding and application of science related to the nutritional quality and safety of the food supply. Prior to ILSI, Dr. Gaine held positions of project director, nutrition and wellness, at the nonprofit organization Convergence and science manager at FoodMinds, a public relations firm. She began her career in academia as an assistant professor at East Carolina University. A native Washingtonian, Dr. Gaine obtained her Ph.D. in nutritional sciences and biochemistry and bachelor’s degree in dietetics from the University of Connecticut, where she was also a co-captain of the UConn women’s basketball team.

Andy Fiske serves as the Vice President of Finance and Operations for the Sugar Association. Before joining SAI, Andy was a Senior Manager at Lane & Company, CPAs, a DC-based accounting firm specializing in audit, tax and advisory work for not-for-profit organizations. In this role, he oversaw audit and tax engagements for a variety of tax-exempt organizations, including trade associations, publicly-supported charities, private foundations, and political organizations. He also managed a portfolio of clients to which he provided outsourced controller and CFO services. Previously he was a Senior Associate at KPMG LLP, working in their federal audit practice, focusing on property, plant and equipment for the Army Corps of Engineers audit. Andy is originally from Massachusetts and moved to Washington, D.C. to attend Georgetown University, from which he graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s of science in Business Administration. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Maryland.

Maria Osterhaus Scott, MPH, is the Senior Director of Scientific Affairs for the Sugar Association. Prior to this appointment in October 2019, she served as a consultant to the association for almost five years. Throughout her career, Ms. Scott has worked with both academia and industry in public health nutrition and science communications. Ms. Scott has held positions as Academic/Scientific Editorial Manager at the University of Iowa as well as Associate Writer and Project Assistant. She began her career as an Account Coordinator at FoodMinds, a public relations firm. Ms. Scott obtained her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Iowa. She served as a captain on the track and field team and also ran cross country at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Biology.

Campbell is the Director of Nutrition Policy for the Sugar Association, where she works to ensure that policies are grounded in strong science and recognize the multi-faceted role that sugar plays in nutrient dense foods and an overall balanced diet. Before SAI, Campbell was a Senior Advisor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture where she advised the Secretary on nutrition and food safety policy, as well as food loss and waste. Campbell moved to Washington D.C. in 2014 after she graduated from the University of South Carolina’s Honors College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Having moved all over the country growing up, Campbell considers Washington D.C. home, though her family is from the great state of South Carolina. Campbell enjoys getting outdoors and being active with her golden retriever, Piper.

Alison Swietek is the Manager of Meetings and Education for the Sugar Association. In this role, she attends and manages the Association’s exhibit program at health conferences and assists with day to day operations to help achieve the association’s mission. Before coming to SAI, Ms. Swietek worked as the marketing and events coordinator at East Coast Saloons. There she organized fundraisers, group events and brand promotions for multiple restaurants. She also worked with promotional staff to help increase the reach and visibility of the restaurants. Ms. Swietek came to Washington, DC, in 2010 to attend American University where she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Audio Production. Although she now considers the DMV area her home, she’s originally from the small town of York, Maine.

Michael Martin is the Communications Coordinator for the Sugar Association, where he assists in the development of written and digital content in order to support and execute the communications strategy of the Association. Before joining SAI, he was the head of marketing with River Riders Adventure Resort. He is also currently serving on the Board of Education in Berkeley County, WV. Michael’s previous experience in DC was assisting with government relations at The American Bakers Association, event management at Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, and business development at the American Hotel and Lodging Association. He attended West Virginia University and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management.