Liza Teixeira is the new Public Relations Specialist for the California Strawberry Commission.

In her role, Teixeira will provide support for media relations, industry communications and public outreach. Teixeira, a 2008 graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, received her degree in agricultural science with minors in agricultural communications and agricultural business. Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, she is familiar with all aspects of the ag industry. She will use her background to relate with the changing needs of the industry and its members.

Commission marketing & communications director, Mary De Groat said, “Having grown-up surrounded by agriculture, Liza personally understands the challenges farmers face every day. She brings knowledge, communication skills and a built-in instinct for representing the industry that will certainly help achieve the Commission’s goals. We are very happy to have her join our team.”