Annie Allison is an associate in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in the New York office of Haynes and Boone, LLP where she helps clients to obtain, enforce, and leverage their valuable intellectual property assets. Annie provides a broad range of transactional and litigation IP legal services including trademark prosecution, rights enforcement strategies, brand management and licensing for media, entertainment, fashion and technology companies. Annie counsels clients on the management and enforcement of global trademark portfolios, represents clients in TTAB proceedings and related negotiations, and advises and assists on trademark-related issues in M&A transactions and corporate due diligence. 

Annie is a member of the INTA Young Practitioners Committee – Digital Programming Subcommittee. 

Jethro Trenteetun is a Trademark Counsel at General Mills, where he oversees the company's expansive global brand portfolios on all trademark and copyright matters. He has a wealth of experience in the IP field, having previously worked as a trademark paralegal for 8 years and as IP & Technology Counsel at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Jethro holds a J.D. from New England Law Boston and a B.A. in Political Science from Bates College. 

Jethro is a member of the INTA Young Practitioners Committee – Digital Programming Subcommittee. 

As a Strategist, Committee and Member Success of INTA, Ken King oversees the Committee Selection process and works with INTA members to get the most out of their membership. Ken has been with the Association since 2011 and has filled various roles, most recently as Senior Manager of Member Operations and previously in Sponsorship & Exhibition. 

As Director of Communications and Research at INTA, Jean-Claude (JC) Darné is responsible for developing and implementing the Association’s overall communications strategy and annual research agenda. In this role, he is also staff liaison to the Communications Group and Research Advisory Council. Mr. Darné hold a Masters in Business Administration from Wagner College, a Honors Degree in Philosophy from the University of South Africa, and a B.A. Degree in English and Philosophy from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. 

As the Chief Governance Officer of INTA, Randi Mustello oversees the implementation and review of the Association’s governance structure and policies. She provides strategic advice and guidance to the Board and staff on opportunities and approaches for Association governance and compliance issues and performs ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and future viability of the Board and the INTA member experience.  She is also the staff liaison for the Resources Group of INTA committees. Ms. Mustello holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in English Literature from Manhattanville College. 

Heather Steinmeyer is Chief Policy Officer of the International Trademark Association, responsible for leading global policy and advocacy work in support of INTA's mission and strategy. She is also the staff liaison for the Advocacy Group of INTA committees.  Prior to joining the INTA staff, Heather was a long-time volunteer who served as a board member and officer, including 2010 President, as well as on numerous committees and task forces.  Immediately prior to joining INTA staff, Heather was Vice President & Counsel with Elevance Health, a Fortune 20 healthcare and health analytics company, where she was responsible for leading the legal teams supporting intellectual property and branding, marketing, privacy and security, data rights, IT, international operations, and vendor contracting.  She also served as Legal Chief Operating Officer and interim Chief Ethics and Privacy Officer.  Additional roles include Senior Brand Counsel with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, and Partner at Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (now part of K&L Gates).  Heather is based in Chicago, Illinois.