Rasma Zvaners - Policy Director, American Bakers Association

Rasma Zvaners serves as Policy Director for the American Bakers Association (ABA) and joined the organization in September 2006. As Policy Director Ms. Zvaners is the primary liaison for both ABA’s Energy and Environmental Health Committee and the Safety Committee. Prior to ABA she was with the American Chemistry Council (ACC) where in her last post, Ms. Zvaners served as Director of Regulatory Policy.  She managed and led member companies on significant regulatory and policy issues including environment, energy, public health and products. Prior to this, Ms. Zvaners served as Director of Communications where she implemented a comprehensive strategy for effective Internet advocacy geared towards a wide variety of audiences. Ms. Zvaners was on the ACC staff for sixteen years where she progressively increased her responsibilities and expertise. Ms. Zvaners holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Michigan State University and she attended The George Washington University where she earned her American Bar Association Legal Assistant’s certification.