United Fresh 2019

Amy Philpott
Vice President
Watson/Green LLC


As vice president of crisis services at Watson Green LLC, a Washington, DC-based public relations firm, Amy helps clients in the raw agricultural and processed food industries use traditional and digital communication to protect their brands, reputations and business relationships in both domestic and foreign markets. In addition to product recalls and recall planning, Amy has helped companies communicate about other volatile issues such as labor concerns, biotechnology, pesticide residues and negative financial reports. She has also acted as the primary spokesperson for companies and industry associations facing public scrutiny. Before joining Watson Green, she managed communications for the United Fresh Produce Association, handling the association’s communications during several high-profile, food borne illness outbreaks. Prior to that, she managed the international marketing programs for several associations, including the California Table Grape Commission, US Dry Bean Council and the US Apple Export Council. Amy holds bachelor and master degrees from California State University, Fresno in business administration and international relations respectively; and a Master of Arts in public communication from American University in Washington, DC. Amy is fully accredited in public relations (APR).

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