Middlebrook left Exponent PR in June 2009 to pursue an opportunity to teach English in Argentina, where she spent six months living in Buenos Aires volunteering at a primary school and studying Spanish. She returns to Exponent PR to work in the agency’s growing food and nutrition practice. Middlebrook’s clients will include the General Mills and North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA) accounts.

In her previous role at the agency, Middlebrook spent two years working on the DuPont Crop Protection and Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) accounts, as well as assisted with Agency marketing and public relations.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lia back,” said Tom Lindell, managing director, Exponent PR. “Her enthusiasm, creativity and media relations expertise are a great asset to our food clients.”