Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces Additional FDACS Promotions

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, announced several key promotions in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Legislative Affairs and Office of Federal Affairs.

Carlos Nathan has been promoted to Director of Legislative Affairs, having served as Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs since 2019. Pamela Añez Krivočenko has been promoted to Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, having served as Special Assistant to the Commissioner since 2019. Anthony Pardal has been promoted to Deputy Director of Federal Affairs, having served as Assistant Director of Administration since 2019, and following Erin Moffet’s addition of Strategic Communications responsibilities while leading Federal Affairs.

“Florida continues to face major agricultural, public health, and economic challenges that require successful engagement with state and federal lawmakers and agencies. As Florida’s link to the White House, and as the 2022 legislative session and committee weeks approach, I’m excited to announce the promotion of three outstanding professionals to manage these important responsibilities,” said Commissioner Nikki Fried. “Carlos has terrific knowledge of Florida’s legislative process and bipartisan relationships that will be crucial to advancing our department’s legislative priorities. Pamela has been a trusted part of my administration from the start, with the talent to help promote our legislative agenda in the House and Senate. Anthony’s acumen and experience in federal and state government will help continue our successful record advocating for Florida’s $137 billion agriculture industry. I thank these talented members of our FDACS family for taking on these new roles and for helping us deliver results for Florida’s farmers, families, and consumers.”

Carlos Nathan brings more than a decade of experience of legislative experience, serving most recently as Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for FDACS since 2019. He began his career as an intern with then-State Senator Frederica Wilson in 2005. Before joining FDACS, Nathan served as a Legislative Analyst for the House Democratic Caucus and Senate Democratic Caucus, where he cultivated bipartisan relationships and knowledge in Florida state government and politics. He has also served in various positions on numerous campaigns around the state, most recently as Tampa Bay Regional Political Director for the Biden-Harris presidential campaign. A native of Tallahassee, Nathan earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Florida State University and his Master’s degree in Public Administration from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.

Pamela Añez Krivočenko has served as Special Assistant to the Commissioner since January 2019, following her work with Commissioner Fried from the beginning of her successful 2018 campaign. She worked closely with the offices of numerous Florida state legislators during that time; prior to joining FDACS, she served in various roles on local campaigns in Miami-Dade County and completed several internships, including with former U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Añez Krivočenko earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Florida International University and her Master’s degree in Cultural Diplomacy from Universita di Siena in Italy.

Anthony Pardal has served as the department’s Assistant Director of Administration since January 2019. He joined FDACS after serving as campaign manager for former state Senator Jeremy Ring’s campaign for Chief Financial Officer in 2018. Previously, Pardal served in high-level advisory roles at a top global law firm and a preeminent international consulting firm, in podium operations at two of the last three Democratic National Conventions, and as a staffer to U.S. Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana. He brings a wide-range of statewide and federal policy and advocacy experience. Pardal is a Florida native, and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and is completing his International MBA at Florida International University.

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