Abby Dowden is a marketing professional passionate about connecting people, products, and purpose through thoughtful strategy and creative design. As a Food and Beverage Marketing Specialist with the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Abby supports the promotion of Missouri’s agricultural exports by developing trade reports, providing industry insights, and conducting company outreach.

Abby's background spans social media strategy, event planning, and brand development, with previous roles at KC NWSL, Sporting KC, and Missouri State University. [She/He/They] earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management, a Master of Business Administration, and a graduate certificate in International Business from Missouri State University.