Gina Tumbarello, Partner
Gina Tumbarello joined DTB AgriTrade LLP as a Partner in 2025, bringing two decades of experience as a recognized leader in international trade, policy, and organizational leadership. With a proven track record of advancing U.S. agricultural export strategies, she plays a key role in supporting clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, reducing non-tariff barriers, and developing and implementing strategic market access initiatives that align with their goals. By leveraging her deep knowledge of agricultural trade policy and federal grant management, Gina helps clients overcome trade barriers, expand their global presence, and maximize their success in competitive international markets.
Previously, Gina served as Senior Director of Global Strategies, Policy and Trade at the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), where she led initiatives to remove trade barriers and enhance market access for U.S. animal food manufacturers. Prior to joining AFIA, Gina worked at the U.S. Grains Council, where she managed market development programs across the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America and Europe.
Gina has served as a trusted private sector advisor to senior U.S. government officials for over a decade on the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee for Grains, Feed, Oilseeds, and Planting Seeds, where she provided strategic guidance on critical trade issues impacting the agricultural industry. Additionally, she served on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness, offering insights to improve U.S. export growth, innovation, and global competitiveness.
Gina holds a master’s degree in international policy studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and foreign affairs, and German from Miami University in Ohio.
- email: gtumbarello@dtb-agritrade.com