Nancy Martinez, a seasoned Capitol Hill professional with extensive policy experience, has joined the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) as director of public policy for trade.

Martinez comes to NCGA from the office of Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), where she spent six years handling trade, agriculture, education, labor and pension issues.

Martinez started her career working for Young when he was a House member. She has also served as an advisor on health and education policy for Sen. Dan Coats (R-Ind.).