Brandon Lipps
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| Alma mater | Texas Tech University |
| Occupation | Policy expert, Attorney |
Brandon Lipps is an American policy expert and attorney, known for his tenure serving as the former Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), appointed by President Donald Trump under the leadership of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.[1] He has extensive experience in agriculture, food and nutrition policy, and poverty alleviation initiatives.
Early life and education
Brandon Lipps is a native of West Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Texas Tech University in 2002, graduating summa cum laude. In 2009, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the Texas Tech University School of Law, graduating magna cum laude.[2] During his studies, he also attended the Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca, Mexico, for an intensive Spanish language program.
Career
Lipps served as chief of staff and director of federal affairs for the Chancellor of the Texas Tech University System where he played a critical role in the system's growth, including the establishment of a school of veterinary medicine, new programs and campuses. He then worked as counsel and a member of the senior professional staff for the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture where he contributed to major legislative efforts, including the 2014 Farm Bill. Lipps also worked as an attorney specializing in agricultural law, as policy staff for Texas Senator Robert Duncan, and as a commodity trader and logistics manager.
USDA leadership
Lipps served as Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services at the USDA from July 2017 through to the end of the Trump administration. Concurrently, he served as Administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service until 2019. In these capacities, Lipps oversaw 15 domestic anti-hunger programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the National School Lunch Program. His leadership managed a $100 billion budget and approximately 1,500 employees.
Highlights of his tenure include:
- Ensuring food access during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic[3] and natural disasters,[4] including standing up more than 80,000 feeding sites[5] for children and a nationwide program[6] to deliver meals to the doorsteps of rural children.
- Leading efforts[7] to write the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Implementing reforms[8] to SNAP aimed at empowering families and reducing fraud.
Current work
Lipps is the co-founder of Caprock Strategies, a consulting firm leveraging his expertise in food policy, agriculture and community-driven solutions. He also serves on the board[9] of the Midwest Food Bank, furthering his commitment to anti-hunger initiatives.
Personal life
Lipps resides in northern Virginia with his family. He is actively involved in community initiatives, including volunteering with organizations like his local church.
References
- ↑ "Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump's Nomination of Lipps for FNCS Under Secretary | Home". www.usda.gov. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ↑ "Brandon Lipps | foo | TTU". www.depts.ttu.edu. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ↑ "USDA Ensures Food, Funding during Pandemic | Home". www.usda.gov. 2025-01-30. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ↑ "In the Wake of Disaster, USDA Steps Up With Emergency Food Relief". Food Research & Action Center. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ↑ "USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020 | Home". www.usda.gov. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ↑ Aubrey (2020-05-06). "Meals to You to serve 5 million meals a week". Morning Ag Clips. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ↑ "USDA Posts the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's Final Report | Home". www.usda.gov. 2020-07-15. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ↑ Nutrition, Institute of Child (2021-01-04). "USDA Continues to Move SNAP Participants Forward". Institute of Child Nutrition. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ↑ "Leadership - Midwest Food Bank". midwestfoodbank.org. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
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