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Allison Devitre

Information Management & Communications Manager, Bayer Crop Science

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Allison obtained an M.S. in Animal Science in 2004 from the University of Arizona with research focused on the biology of lactation in dairy cows.  Her affinity for animals began at an early age as she worked/volunteered in veterinary hospitals and animal shelters.  She pursued a pre-veterinary medicine track in college and worked in Dairy Extension with large herds in the southwest.  Her internship at a 3000-cow operation concentrated on the improvement of health in calves/cows.  Her fascination for the Dairy Industry continued into her M.S. program studying modified dry periods and the effects on mammary cells and milk production. She joined the Monsanto Animal Biology R&D group in 2004 and has held various roles supporting Regulatory studies for row crops and stewardship for the vegetables division.  She advocates for agriculture in her communications role and is passionate about ensuring accurate science is communicated to consumers for their decision making and to secure the best/safest food worldwide. Allison is currently the Information Management & Communications Manager at Bayer.

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Q: How do you sleep at night while knowingly prioritizing profits over public health? Im serious.

Answered By Allison Devitre - Oct 02, 2015

A: Just recently I returned to work after a three month maternity leave. I never thought it would be that difficult to return to work- but it was. I contemplated every scenario on how to be able to stay home with my new little one. It wasn’t guilt and it wasn’t about the paycheck; money has never been the driver for my purpose at any job and it surely was not going to be the ‘thing’ that stood in between some of the momentous years with my child. While I’ve got to pay bills and ensure my little one has health benefits, there are many companies out there th [...]

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