Kristina Bierschwale

VP of Sales & Customer Development, Where Food Comes From

Kristina Bierschwale is the Vice President of Sales and Customer Development at Where Food Comes From, Inc. (WFCF), North America’s leading third-party verification and certification company. She works with dairy, meat, and poultry customers across the supply chain, helping them meet public and private industry standards, including WFCF CARE Certified, SQF, USDA Organic, and international export requirements.

With over 20 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, marketing, export sales, grocery retail procurement, and product development, Kristina has played a key role in product launch campaigns showcasing WFCF labeling programs.

A Texas Hill Country native, Kristina earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. She lives in Mason, TX, with her husband and three children.

Stacey Brown

SQF Lead Auditor, ASI Food

Stacey Brown is an SQF, cGMP, and CSQ Lead Auditor at ASI with a career in food spanning over 15 years. Stacey has transitioned from product development roles with household brands such as Pepperidge Farm, King’s Hawaiian, and Nestle to her current position as a PCQI and HACCP Certified Lead Auditor and food safety consultant. 

Stacey is a passionate advocate for food safety and ASI’s go-to mentor for fellow SQF auditors looking to improve their understanding of food safety certification and advance their industry experience. Since she didn’t come from food safety like most auditors, Stacey has a unique view of the challenges for food producers, allowing her the perspective to help organizations solve even the most complex food safety problems. Due to her ongoing efforts to foster continuous growth in the world of food safety, Stacey received the Exemplar Global Community Award as an Endorsed Auditor in 2024. 

Corey Chapman

Corey pushes the limits to simplify processes, enhance sustainability, establish standards, and improve quality, ultimately driving operational excellence and innovation. He has over 20 years of experience in quality, production, and plant management at Ring Container Technologies, a manufacturer of plastic containers for the food, pet care, and chemical markets.

As Ring’s Operations Improvement Manager, he supports all sites globally to enhance quality, process control, food safety, and operational efficiency. Corey’s extensive responsibilities include the food safety management system, customer and regulatory standards, supplier approval, automation technologies, quality systems, data analysis, and training.

Corey has been pivotal in the company’s adoption of third-party standards, including SQF, BRC, AIB, and GMA-SAFE. He contributed to the evolution of SQF code editions 8, 9, and 10, and he proudly serves on the SQFI's Technical Advisory Council, reinforcing his commitment to food safety.

Colin Christmas

Managing Director, EAGLE Certification Group

Experienced professional with 25+ years in food and certification industries. Having the privilege to live and work in numerous countries around the world, I developed an excellent understanding for how to get things done in various functions and with different cultures. I built a unique profile of working with IS/IT Systems, driving Business Excellence for global projects. Also with conformity assessment and management systems, driving compliance and improvement in regional operational roles. My passions are people, process and systems enabling me to see the bigger picture and connect the dots cross-functionally in a value chain. This translates into managing effective teams, driving the right results and increasing efficiencies.

Ashley Eisenbeiser

Vice President, Food & Product Safety Programs, FMI

Ashley Eisenbeiser is the Vice President of Food and Product Safety Programs at FMI – The Food Industry Association. With a background in food science and food safety, Ashley supports FMI’s members on scientific and technical issues, food and agriculture regulatory policy, and food safety training programs.  Ashley is a Certified Food Scientist, serves on the Board of Directors for the Partnership for Food Safety Education, and is a member of several professional associations. Ashley received her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Food Science and Technology from Virginia Tech.

Geoff Farrell

Global Senior Technical Manager - Food Production, NSF

Geoff Farrell, Global Senior Techncial Manager with NSF is responsible for maintaining and driving the SQF Program forward to ensure that all accreditation requirements have been met.  He has been in the food industry for over 25 years and has spent the previous 10 years as a food safety auditor with NSF  auditing to multiple schemes.  Prior to that he has worked with Clearwater Seafoods, Frito Lay/Pepsico.

Nicole Ferreri

Quality Manager, Kerry Ingredients

Nicole Ferreri is a Quality Manager with Kerry, where she oversees food safety and quality at a site specializing in citrus and fruit oils and essences. Nicole manages the Quality and Analytical teams at the Lakeland location. Nicole is responsible for implementing, leading, and sustaining quality system programs and serves as the site SQF practictioner. 

Nicole holds a Master's degree in Food Science from Kansas State University. Nicole holds several certifications including Advanced HACCP, FSPCA Preventive Control of Human Foods, Advanced SQF Practitioner, and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.

Martin Fowell

Director of Auditing Operations, MXNS

Martin Fowell is currently the Director of Auditing Operations of Mérieux NutriSciences Certification LLC, Chicago, IL.  Martin received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville in the field of Agricultural Business, with a minor in Animal Science.  During and immediately after completing his degree, he worked as a Quality Assurance Manager in the cheese industry.   He later worked in a regulatory role doing food safety inspections for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture.   In 2001 Martin joined Silliker/Mérieux NutriSciences as a Food Safety Auditor.   He has been promoted into different management roles within the company including Regional Auditing Manager and Certification Manager.  In his current role as Director, he is closely involved with auditor recruitment, training, and calibration programs, as well as actively participating in GFSI working groups.   He also maintains auditor credentials and actively conducts SQF audits. 

Casey Gallimore

Director of Regulatory Policy, Meat Institute

Casey Lynn Gallimore serves as the senior director of regulatory policy at the Meat Institute where she provides analysis and expertise on a variety of topics including: food safety, processing, animal welfare, and cybersecurity.

Prior to joining the Meat Institute, Gallimore spent seven years in the food industry in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance roles. She has worked in FDA and USDA regulated facilities ranging from chocolate and ingredient manufacturing to portion cut steaks and market hog slaughter.

Gallimore earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Truman State University, with minors in Chemistry and Justice Systems.

Kristie Grzywinski

Technical Director, SQFI

Kristie Grzywinski is an accomplished Technical Director responsible for Learning and Development for the SQF Institute. With extensive experience in designing and managing global training programs, Kristie excels at creating innovative education solutions, developing competency-based curricula, and driving learning initiatives that generate significant organizational impact. Known for their strategic vision, Kristie has successfully SQFI’s expanded learning programs to reach diverse audiences, fostering professional growth and upholding industry standards. Her expertise includes curriculum design, certification development, and the development of implementation tools that support measurable success.

Sanjay Gummalla

Sr. Vice President, Scientific Affairs, American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)

Sanjay Gummalla is Sr. VP, scientific affairs, at American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) tackling Listeria monocytogenes prevention and control programs and policy efforts. Prior to joining AFFI, Sanjay was VP, product development at Zentis NA, a global fruit preparation manufacturer. His technical expertise extends to flavor development, food microbiology, and product development resulting from managing global food application projects at Givaudan Flavors and leading the global dairy flavor research and development portfolio at Cargill.

Sanjay served on key committees representing industry: advisor, U.S. Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee for Processed Foods; committee member, Journal of Food Protection; president, Capital Area Food Protection Association, and chair, International Food Science Certification Commission administering IFT’s Certified Food Scientists program. He is also a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual instructor and taught food microbiology as adjunct professor at University of Cincinnati. He has a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Sciences from Utah State University.

Lainie Hidalgo

Quality Assurance Manager, Publix

Lainie Hidalgo, MS is a Quality Assurance Manager with Publix Super Markets Inc. Lainie has nearly ten years of Publix service in quality assurance roles in deli and bakery manufacturing, and currently manages the Quality Assurance department at their Deli Manufacturing establishment providing both USDA and FDA products to Publix retail stores.

Lainie holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Master of Science in Medical Sciences, both from the University of South Florida. Lainie holds several food safety credentials including Advanced HACCP, FSPCA Preventive Control of Human Foods, and is the SQF Practitioner at the Deli Manufacturing establishment that produces notable items for Publix such as Buffalo Chicken Dip, Southern Style Potato Salad, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Tavern Ham featured in the Deli case and Pub Subs.

Mason Hines

Senior Program Manager and Consensus Builder, RESOLVE

Mason manages RESOLVE’s Global Alliance to Advance Reuse (PR3), an initiative to standardize and scale reusable packaging systems and infrastructure. Mason led RESOLVE’s accreditation as an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer in 2023 and now overseeing the development of seven foundational standards meant to enable interoperability among reuse systems, maximize efficiencies, and avoid the fragmentation that hampers current waste systems. As a new SDO, RESOLVE is hyper-focused on building equitable standards-setting processes and bringing non-traditional stakeholders to the table – believing that equity in process contributes to equity in outcomes.

Mason’s background is in conflict resolution. He has ten years of professional experience as a meditator and consensus builder. Please also talk to me about football, golf, all things fantasy and sci-fi, overly complex board games, and the joys of living with toddlers.

Shalonda Holt

FSQRA Manager, Co-Manufacturers and Audit, Conagra Brands

Shalonda has been with Conagra Brands for 26 years, during which she has held various positions, including Chemist, FS&Q Auditor Manager, and most recently, FSQRA Manager for Co-Manufacturing and Audits. Throughout her tenure, Shalonda has actively participated in cross-functional committees responsible for reviewing and approving new and significantly revised procedures. She has also contributed to the development of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and the creation of an internal audit template. Additionally, Shalonda has been a member of the SQF Conference Planning Committee on multiple occasions. Since 2013, she has held certifications as an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor and ASQ Certified HACCP Auditor.

Prit Hora

Lead Auditor, Certification Manager - Food Certification, Bureau Veritas

Dr. Prit Hora holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences and a Master’s in Food Sciences and works with Bureau Veritas Certification North America (BVCNA). With over 20 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, Dr. Hora has held roles in both the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the private sector.

An expert in developing and implementing Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), Dr. Hora specializes in process improvements, operational excellence, training, and regulatory compliance for food categories including bakery, dairy, meat, and grain processing. He is a Certified HACCP Auditor (CHA), SQF Lead Auditor, and holds certifications in BRC Global Standards.

Dr. Hora has provided consulting, training, and auditing for SFCR, SQF, and BRCGS standards, helping organizations enhance food safety and quality. His work has driven success in regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and preventive control initiatives across the food industry.


Amit Jagirdar

Director of Quality and Food Safety, Bunge Canada

With over 25 years of global experience in the food industry, Amit is a results-oriented leader in quality and food safety. He has worked across diverse markets in India, Australia, the Middle East, and Canada, specializing in product categories such as bread, biscuits, confectionery, snack food, frozen breads, and bulk oils.

As Director of Quality and Food Safety at Bunge Canada, Amit leads a team committed to upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. A trained SQF Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA graduate in Food and Agribusiness, he uses his expertise to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices.

Amit is passionate about coaching his team and fostering a culture of quality and engagement to ensure Bunge remains a trusted partner for customers and stakeholders.

Hal King

Managing Partner, Active Food Safety

Hal King, Ph.D., is the Managing Partner at Active Food Safety, an Advisory Services partnership for the food industry.  Hal is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Public Health. Hal is the author of several books on the corporate governance of food safety management in the foodservice industry, and the author of numerous food industry publications that help the industry identify risk and prevent foodborne disease outbreaks. 

Hal’s new book  Food Safety Leadership in the Business of Food Safety, features business best practices from several food safety business leaders in our industry.  Hal is the recipient of the 2018 NSF International Food Safety Leadership and Innovation Award, and is formally the Director of Food and Product Safety at Chick-fil-A Inc. where he led the Food Safety Management Program for over 10 years.

Jonathan Lackie

Manager, Business Development & Sales, SQFI

Jonathan Lackie has over 14 years of experience within the food certification industry.  Previously having specialized in organic certification for the fast-growing Natural Foods market, he has worked with a broad spectrum of clients – from bootstrap entrepreneurs to industry leading multinational CPGs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California Santa Barbara as well as a Master of Business Administration from San Diego’s Point Loma Nazarene University.

Tatiana Lorca

Vice President, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Canteen (Compass Group)

Dr. Tatiana Lorca is the VP of Food Safety & Quality Assurance for Canteen (Compass Group North America’s largest sectors) whose business encompasses vending, food manufacturing and foodservice. She is responsible for the management and integration of quality management and improvement programs, as well as field compliance for regulatory and company practices.

Dr. Lorca has over 22 years of work experience in the fields of global food safety standards development, training, auditing, consulting and supplier and crisis management within food the food industry. In her previous role she was responsible for supply chain QA activities including supplier maintenance and management of customer complaints. She holds masters and doctoral degrees in food science and technology, is an active member of SQF Technical Working Groups as well as the Conference for Food Protection Council III. Dr. Lorca is additionally an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Virginia Tech’s Food Science Department.

Lisa Lucore

Director of Food Safety, Compliance and Auditing, Shearer's Foods, LLC

Dr. Lucore received her M.S. degree in Poultry Science and her Ph.D. in Food Science at North Carolina State University. She joined Shearer’s Foods, LLC in 2017 and has more than 20 years in the practical application of food safety principles in U.S.D.A and F.D.A. manufacturing operations. Dr Lucore has spent her career creating training, tools and resources to prevent, minimize, and manage risk which, in additional to recall preparedness and execution, has a natural partnership with people safety initiatives; developing crisis management preparedness for business continuity and the wider topic of risk management.

Lauren Maloney

Accreditation Manager, PJRFSI

With over 12 years of experience in the field of sustainable agriculture and food production, Lauren’s background in both production and management are of great benefit to her role as Food Safety Program Accreditation Manager. She manages the GFSI benchmarked schemes: SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and GLOBALG.A.P., as well as the compliance programs requirements and accreditation. She also has 8 years of auditing experience with PJRFSI in QMS, GLOBALGAP, HACCP/GMP and Cannabis/Hemp. In addition to agriculture and food production, Ms. Maloney holds her M.S. in Conservation Biology, her diverse skills and knowledge base are a benefit to the food safety program.

Douglas Marshall

Chief Scientific Officer, Eurofins

Dr. Douglas L. Marshall is Chief Scientific Officer with Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories.  He also serves as Technical Director for the Refrigerated Foods Association.  Formerly he was Associate Dean and Professor of Public Health, College of Natural and Health Sciences, University of Northern Colorado and a Contributing Editor of the scientific journal Food Microbiology.  His career focus is to improve the microbiological quality and safety of foods, with numerous publications and consultations in the area.  He has received the Mississippi Chemical Corporation Award of Excellence for Outstanding Work and the International Association for Food Protection Educator and Harold Barnum Industry Awards.  He is a Certified Food Scientist (CFS) and a Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists.

Renee McVey

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager, Redbarn Pet Products

Renee McVey is the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager at Redbarn Pet Products, bringing 6 years of industry experience as an organically grown practitioner who began at the farm harvest level. She is one of the first Certified SQF Practitioners and holds certificates in HACCP, PCQI for Human Food and Pet Food, and Internal Auditing.

Currently completing a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a minor in Food Science from Kansas State University (May 2025), Renee returned to school to expand her knowledge and advance her career while working in the industry. She is also actively involved with the SQFI Technical Work Group for Pet Food and Animal Feed for Edition10. Known for her leadership, integrity, and focus on continuous improvement, Renee has built food safety systems from the ground up and is committed to driving innovation and fostering a culture of transparency while always striving for both personal and professional growth.

Kris Middleton

Senior Director of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy

Kris is devoted and passionate about delivering value in any work that he conducts within the food industry.  Whether this be through audits, training, or consulting, customers and those in the industry greatly appreciate his style, knowledge, and positive attitude & energy. Kris feels it is important for food safety professionals to look at a food safety and quality management system as a whole and focus on not only product quality and safety, but also brand quality and safety. 

Laura Dunn Nelson

Vice President of Food Safety and Sustainability, Intertek Alchemy

Laura Dunn Nelson brings over 35 years of experience implementing food safety and quality control programs for processing, packaging, food service, and retail operations. Laura has worked with global retailers and manufacturers in the implementation of their food and workplace safety programs.  In her current position, Laura is the strategic food industry liaison working with customers, regulators and associations to anticipate new regulations and industry trends and assist in the development of new courses and technology solutions to help Alchemy’s global customers achieve operational success.  

Laura's passion for food safety culture is reflected in her active industry participation including member of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Storage and Distribution Technical Working Group, GFSI Food Safety Culture Technical Working Group, past Chair of the Food Safety Culture PDG for International Association Food Protection (IAFP), member of the BSI Food Safety Culture PAS 320 Steering Group and Board member of IFPTI.

Goranka Platisa

Food Safety & Quality Consultant & Trainer, PCR Corporation

Goranka has over 35 years of experience in training, auditing, and consulting on Food Safety and Quality Management Systems. She works with cross-functional teams to establish effective total quality management programs.

A Certified HACCP Manager and GFSI Consultant and Trainer, Goranka is a Lead Instructor for SQF, BRCGS ATP, FSSC 22000, HACCP (International HACCP Alliance), and FDA Preventive Controls (FSPCA).

Her expertise includes Food Safety QMS development, GFSI certification preparation, training program development, continuous improvement, sustainability, and auditing. She is well-versed in North American and EU regulations, helping businesses bridge compliance gaps for FSMA, BRCGS, and SQF.

With a vision for industry growth, Goranka partners with organizations to elevate food safety standards and drive operational excellence.

Rajko Platisa

Food Safety and Quality Systems Specialist, PCR Corp.

With over 40 years of experience, Rajko specializes in food safety, quality management, and regulatory compliance. He has developed and implemented ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and GFSI-based systems (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000) across various food sectors, including meat, poultry, seafood, bakery, beverages, and pet food. Rajko has also designed and delivered competency-based training programs, enhancing knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards. His expertise includes gap assessments, audits, SOP development, employee training, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Marcus Puente

Associate Director Regulatory Compliance - Prepared Foods, Tyson Foods

Marcus Puente commenced his career with Tyson Foods in 2013 after completing his bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University. Throughout his tenure at Tyson Foods, he has held various roles within FSQA, working in diverse process environments including poultry harvest, RTE meat production, and supplier compliance. During this period, he earned a Master’s degree in Food Safety from the University of Arkansas and attained his ASQ Certified Quality Auditor certification. In his current capacity, Marcus is accountable for regulatory compliance for Tyson Foods' Prepared Foods Business Unit. Prior to his tenure at Tyson Foods, he served honorably in the United States Marine Corps.

Rhonda Rainwater

National Strategic Account Manager/SME, ABM Industries

For over the past 20 years, Rhonda has worked in the food industry, focusing the last 10 years on Food Safety in numerous aspects.  During this time, Rhonda has worked with USDA and FDA facilities ranging from Slaughter and further processing facilities to dessert manufacturers.   Working alongside Quality Assurance teams and Operational teams, focusing on finding gaps within Food Safety programs to improve Sanitation programs.  

Rhonda’s passion to drive Food Safety excellence throughout our community has proven to be an asset to many customers and organizations she has worked with throughout her career.   

José Sabal

President/Owner, Sabal Food Safety Consulting

Seasoned food safety and quality consultant with over 30 years of global experience specializing in operational efficiency, impactful training, and compliance with rigorous food safety and quality standards. Adept at applying HACCP principles, risk-based assessments (ISO 31000), and regulatory requirements across diverse food processing industries.
Known for delivering practical solutions to complex challenges in food safety, including hazard identification, risk analysis, and control development. Skilled in leveraging analytical tools to predict and mitigate potential processing deviations.

Daniel Schmitz

Director of Operations, Commercial Food Sanitation

As the Director of Operations for Commercial Food Sanitation, Dan brings strong leadership skills and technical knowledge that he developed in his 29 years in the food manufacturing industry, along with a 24-year career in the United States Air Force. Dan’s food industry experience is extensive with both USDA and FDA regulated industries.

Dan has a passion for plant operations with a focus on food safety programs. He has held plant and corporate leadership roles in operations, quality, and sanitation in some of the largest and most demanding plant environments. Dan has a talent for developing very strong teams that successfully drive culture change in food manufacturing plants. Dan’s specific knowledge includes HACCP, pathogen environmental monitoring, hygienic design of equipment and infrastructure, allergen controls, all aspects of plant sanitation, and much more.

Liz Sertl

Senior Director, Supply Chain Visibility, GS1 US

Liz Sertl is Sr. Director, Community Engagement, at GS1 US and has more than 20 years of experience in the CPG industry. Working closely with supply chain partners, Liz facilitates collaboration best practices and guidelines that help companies improve product traceability and supply chain visibility through the adoption of GS1 Standards. 

Stefanie Sonneveld

Consultant and Business Development Representative, SQFI

Experienced food safety professional with over 25 years in the food industry from "farm to fork" in manufacturing and food safety certification management. 

Stefanie helps organizations large and small across the supply chain to open market opportunities utilizing her in-depth knowledge of retailer requirements and GFSI benchmarked standards.

Stefanie's technical expertise and certification food safety leadership experience support the success of operations from primary production, processing and distribution through retail and food service.

Clint Stevenson

Associate Professor of Food Science, NC State University (NCSU)

Clint Stevenson is an Associate Professor of Food Science at NC State University.  He studied food science at the University of Idaho, Purdue University, and North Carolina State University and has worked at Nestle, Kraft, General Mills, Heinz, and Schreiber Foods. Now Clint is engaged with food safety workforce development through delivering a variety of curricula, including GMP's, HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Preventive Controls for Human Food, Environmental Monitoring, and more. He directs a team that innovates and evaluates online learning solutions for maximum impact. Additionally, Clint is engaged with 2nd and 3rd party food safety auditing, as well as assisting companies with audit preparedness.

Jennie Thomas

FSQ Sr. Manager, Compliance Programs, HP Hood LLC

Jennie Thomas has 15 years of industry experience in meat processing, produce processing, and dairy manufacturing. She is currently the Food Safety and Quality Senior Manager of Compliance Programs with HP Hood. They have 12 manufacturing facilities making dairy milk, oat milk, aseptic beverages, cottage cheese, dairy dips, ice cream and sour cream. She has held all positions in the quality and food safety department in her 12 years with HP Hood. Her current role is in coporate to ensure supplier compliance through the supply chain and understanding raw material risks in the Hood manufacturing facilities. 

Shawna Wagner

Vice President and General Manager of Certification, AIB

Shawna L. Wagner is currently the Vice President and General Manager of Certification Services for AIB International, Inc.  She has over 25 years of extensive experience in the food industry, particularly in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Her academic credentials, including a Master of Jurisprudence in Global Food Law and a B.S. in Biology, which further bolster her in-depth knowledge of the legal and scientific dimensions of food safety. Her career began with a focus on meat processing and slaughter facilities, where she developed a strong foundation in HACCP, sanitation practices, and regulatory standards and then transitioned to the certification standards.  Shawna was the recipient the SQF Auditor of the year award in 2019.  To contact Shawna, please email swagner@aibinternational.com.

Rod Wheeler

Founder and CEO, Global Food Defense Institute

Homeland Security, Global Food Defense and Law Enforcement expert Rod Wheeler is the founder and CEO of the Global Food Defense Institute which provides educational, training and certification programs in Food Defense and Crisis Management for the food, agricultural and chemical industries to ensure confidence and protection and to guard against intentional contamination or sabotage. He is a former “all-star” Homicide Detective with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington DC and former investigator for the State of Ohio Attorney General.  Rod has also previously served as a Senior Crime/Law Enforcement and Domestic Terrorism Expert for the Fox News Channel since 2002. Rod has assisted dozens of US-based companies in developing Global Security Plans, Vulnerability Assessments and Procedures and corresponding training programs.

Amanda Wilder

US Sales Director, Provision Analytics

Amanda Wilder holds an M.S. in Food Science from Kansas State University and B.S. in Food Science from the University of Idaho. While attending KSU, she worked in the Food Safety and Defense Lab on pathogen intervention technologies and strategies for the produce, pet food, and meat industries. Her past experience before joining the Provision team also includes working in Food Safety, R&D, and business development roles in meat, fruit and vegetable, and pulse processing operations. As US Sales Director at Provision Analytics, she’s passionate about helping companies find and implement solutions to optimize their food safety processes.

태미 밴 뷰런

SQFI 컴플라이언스 매니저, SQFI

품질 관리 분야에서 25년 이상의 경력을 쌓았으며 식품 업계에서 10년간 SQF 실무자로 근무하면서 TreeHouse Foods 및 D&W Fine Pack과 같은 다양한 인증 현장에서 SQF 시스템을 구현, 모니터링 및 유지 관리하는 일을 담당했습니다.

현재 SQF 규정 준수 관리자는 데이터와 통계를 사용하여 SQFI의 규정 준수 및 무결성 프로그램 (CIP) 의 관리 및 발전을 감독하고 있습니다.

과학 및 공학 기술 석사 및 수학 학사 학위를 보유하고 있습니다.

레이첼 시린

번아웃 기조연설자

연례 컨퍼런스부터 영업 서밋, 회사 킥오프 미팅 등에 이르기까지 저는 군중들에게 직접 또는 Zoom 화면을 통해 다가가 그들을 태우고 함께 라이딩하며 웃고, 배우고, 목표를 달성할 수 있도록 힘을 북돋아 주는 것을 좋아합니다.가시적인 시사점 외에도 저의 기조연설 공연은 코미디와 실제 이야기, 취약성을 바탕으로 초반에 자주 등장해 관객들이 즉시 공감하게 되죠.

영업 리더십에 대한 배경 지식을 갖춘 A형 전문가로서 저는 팀 및 조직과 협력하여 각 개인에게 맞는 영업, 서비스 및 성공을 중심으로 한 교육 및 기조 연설을 진행합니다.무엇이 동기를 부여하는지 깊이 파헤치고, 저는 성과가 높은 팀에게 영감을 주고 지지해 줍니다. 저는 성과가 높은 팀이 기술을 연마하고 가장 진정성 있는 최고의 팀이 되도록 동기를 부여하는 요소를 찾도록 돕습니다.저는 전문적인 행동 지식을 활용하고 번아웃 연구와 결합하면서 사실, 과학, 진솔한 이야기를 바탕으로 기조 연설을 작성합니다. 참석자들이 자신만의 “아하” 순간을 경험하고 유대감을 형성하는 경험을 할 수 있기를 바라며, 가정을 깨고 새로운 인식과 힘, 단합으로 조직을 재건하는 것을 좋아합니다.

훌륭한 일을 하는 훌륭한 사람들에게 봉사하는 것이야말로 저를 찾을 수 있는 곳입니다. 성공과 행복에 대한 열정과 추진력을 공유하는 조직, 팀, 리더들과 파트너 관계를 맺게 되어 영광입니다.

다니엘 아킨몰라얀

IT 시스템 및 고객 지원 담당 이사, SQFI

다니엘 아킨몰라얀은 SQFI (Safe Quality Food Institute) 의 IT 시스템 및 고객 지원 담당 이사로 2017년부터 기술 발전을 이끌고 있습니다.메릴랜드 대학교에서 데이터베이스 시스템 기술을 전문으로 하는 정보 기술 석사 학위를 받은 Daniel은 심사 평가 데이터베이스를 비롯한 SQFI의 IT 생태계를 감독합니다.그의 업적은 SQF 프로그램을 식품 안전 인증 기술의 선두 주자로 자리매김했습니다.

Daniel은 예측 분석 및 인공 지능과 같은 고급 기술을 활용하여 심사 관리 시스템을 개선하는 것을 전문으로 합니다.경험이 풍부한 강연자인 그는 업계 행사에서 머신 러닝 및 데이터 분석에 대한 통찰력을 자주 공유합니다.다니엘은 기술 전문 지식 외에도 팀을 멘토링하고, 혁신을 주도하고, 의미 있는 변화를 만들기 위한 글로벌 협업을 촉진하는 데 열정을 쏟고 있습니다.

캐리 앨런

비즈니스 개발 및 전략 담당 부사장, SQFI

캐리 앨런은 SQFI의 비즈니스 개발 및 전략 담당 부사장입니다.이전에 Carey는 SCS 글로벌 서비스에서 식품 및 농업 부문 부사장을 역임했으며 NSF 제품 및 식품 안전 인증 부서에서 고위 경영진으로 근무했습니다.Carey는 여러 독점 NSF 인증 프로토콜 개발을 주도했으며 수많은 운영 우수성 이니셔티브를 주도했습니다.TIC 업계에서 근무하기 전에 Carey는 여러 주요 브랜드에서 음식 제조, R&D 및 QA 분야에서 거의 10년간 근무했습니다.Carey는 음식 과학에서 학사 및 석사 학위를, 경영, 전략 및 리더십 분야에서 석사 학위를 취득했습니다.Carey는 협회 위원회 및 작업 그룹과의 자원 봉사 활동을 통해 업계에 기여하는 것을 즐깁니다. 또한 그녀는 미시건 주 앤아버에 있는 지역 사회에서 청소년, 예술 및 사회 프로그램을 지원합니다.

지니 비타

SQFI 최고 식품 안전 평가 책임자 겸 수석 부사장

Gigi Vita는 미래 지향적이고 혁신적인 인플루언서이자 문제 해결사이자 현재 안전 품질 식품 연구소 (SQFI) 에서 최고 식품 안전 평가 책임자 겸 SVP로 활동하고 있습니다.이전에 SQFI에서 영업 담당 부사장으로 재직한 Vita는 SQFI의 전체 영업 부서를 감독했으며 라틴 아메리카와 아시아에서 SQFI 포트폴리오를 확장하여 조직 확장의 핵심 자산으로 입증되었습니다.Vita는 30년 이상의 경험을 통해 음식 산업에 대한 노련한 지식을 보유하고 있으며, 이전에 모든 무역 채널에서 일했으며 국내 및 글로벌 조직 내에서 매우 성공적인 이니셔티브를 주도했습니다.

가장 최근에 Vita는 Partnering Group의 고객 개발 실무 파트너로 활동하면서 전 세계 주요 소매 및 소비재 회사의 지속 가능한 가치에 초점을 맞춘 글로벌 전략 및 일반 관리 컨설팅을 제공했습니다.비타는 미국 최대의 낙농 협동조합인 데어리 파머스 오브 아메리카 (Dairy Farmers of America) 의 전략적 비즈니스 개발 및 혁신을 주도했으며 북미 폰테라에서 사장 겸 COO로 근무했습니다.Vita는 또한 펩시코, 코카콜라, 크래프트/나비스코, 캠벨 수프, 네슬레, 프록터 앤 갬블 등 다른 주요 소비재 회사에서도 수석 경영진으로 근무했습니다.Vita는 펜실베이니아 주 이스턴에 있는 라파예트 대학에서 영어 학사 학위를 받았습니다.

리앤 처보프

SQFI 기술 담당 부사장

LeAnn은 공급망 식품 안전 및 품질 보증을 전문으로 하는 30년 이상의 식품 서비스 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.현재 LeAnn은 SQF 코드 및 지원 자료의 개발, 유지 관리 및 기술 지원을 포함하여 SQF 프로그램의 기술적 요소를 담당하는 안전 품질 식품 (SQF) 연구소의 기술 담당 부사장입니다.

SQF Institute에서 일하기 전에 LeAnn은 전국 레스토랑 협회 솔루션에서 과학 및 규제 관계 책임자로 근무했습니다.이 직책에서 그녀는 ServSafe 식품 안전 프로그램의 기술적 정확성을 책임졌으며 레스토랑 산업의 모든 부문에 맞는 식품 안전 및 식품 방어에 관한 프로그램 및 서비스를 개발했습니다.LeAnn은 아이오와 주립대학교에서 식품과학 학사 학위를 취득했으며 GFSI, AFDO 및 국제 식품 보호 협회를 비롯한 많은 단체에서 활발히 활동하고 있습니다.

힐러리 S. 테스마르 박사, RD, CFS

FMI 식품 안전 프로그램 담당 최고 과학 책임자 겸 수석 부사장

Thesmar 박사는 식품 과학, 식품 안전, 식품 및 농업 정책 분야에서 20년 이상의 경력을 쌓았습니다. Thesmar 박사는 식품 안전 훈련 프로그램, 규제 전략, 기억 계획 및 관리, 위기 관리, 연구, 건강 및 복지 프로그램과 같은 과학 및 기술 문제에 대해 FMI의 소매, 도매 및 제품 공급업체 회원들을 위한 리더십을 제공합니다.

Thesmar 박사는 클렘슨 대학교에서 식품 기술 박사 학위를, 윈스롭 대학교에서 인간 영양학 석사 학위를, 클렘슨에서 식품 과학 학사 학위를 취득했으며 공인 영양사입니다.Thesmar 박사는 식품 기술자 협회의 연구원이자 국제 식품 보호 협회와 영양 및 영양학 아카데미의 정회원입니다.