May 9, 2013

Stewart represents New York Apple Association

New York Apple Association (NYAA) has named Julia Stewart as the association’s spokeswoman. Stewart assumed the role in March. She has been supporting NYAA’s public relations activities since May 2012.

Stewart’s responsibilities include planning and executing media outreach activities to promote New York apples, representing the association to consumer and trade media and providing strategic communications counsel to NYAA senior management.

Stewart works closely with NYAA President Jim Allen, Marketing Director Molly Golden and Nutrition spokeswoman Linda Quinn.

Stewart previously directed public relations for both U.S. Apple Association (USApple) and Produce Marketing Association (PMA). Stewart has consulted for numerous other apple and produce industry organizations, including PMA, Produce for Better Health Foundation and Pear Bureau Northwest.

She is based near Washington, D.C.