Riley Barney serves as the Communications and Marketing Specialist for IDA. She graduated from California State University, Fresno, in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business and a minor in Communications. In May 2024, she earned a Master of International Affairs from the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University, specializing in Economic Policy, International Trade, and Diplomacy.

Riley interned with the California Apple Commission and the California Olive Committee during her undergraduate studies, gaining valuable industry experience. In graduate school, she contributed to research efforts on international agricultural issues, leading to a summer study abroad in Costa Rica where she began learning Spanish. Her international experiences have broadened her understanding of global agricultural practices and cultural dynamics. Riley joined IDA in June 2024.