Q&A with Rebecca Moseley

We sat down with Rebecca Moseley, the Laboratory Director for the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries and new AAFCO board member.

Why did you first get involved with AAFCO?

The first AAFCO meeting I attended was in Savannah, GA, in 2019. I was blown away by the professional nature of the meeting and the attendance of the animal feed and pet food manufacturing companies as well as the regulators from many states and Canada. This organization is so great for collaboration of industry, regulators, and consumers. AAFCO’s excellent proficiency testing program (PTP) is something that our lab in Alabama has been participating in for many years, and over the years, I have seen such value in having a program such as this where our lab’s data is compared with labs performing the same work internationally.

How has AAFCO contributed or played a role in your career?

The networking from attending AAFCO meetings has allowed me to build relationships with seasoned lab directors and QA managers who have mentored me and shared valuable information with me. AAFCO’s PT program and QA/QC Guidelines strengthened our regulatory program and helped our laboratory achieve ISO accreditation.

What’s one thing you’d like to say to encourage members to get involved?

You are welcome at AAFCO! Please don’t be afraid to speak up and ask a question or voice a concern. Everyone has something to contribute. There is a good chance someone else in the room has the same question. Say yes when asked to join a workgroup or a committee.

What do you hope to see for AAFCO in the next 5 years?

I would love for AAFCO to continue to do outreach and to be associated with leading the best trainings for inspectors and laboratorians.

Tell us about the pets or animals in your life.

I have one tiny Yorkshire terrier (Chewie) named for Chewbacca from Star Wars, because he looked like a miniature Chewbacca when he was first born. He is a wonderful companion and brings my entire family so much joy!