– Leading the Regulatory and Scientific Affairs strategy for the CACAR- Andean region, advocating by Leading and developing strong collaborative relationships with business partners and customers to support on business strategy. Driving performance through regulatory process by leveraging the Regulatory operating model. – Responsible for driving results and ensuring accountability within the regulatory team and supporting cross functionally as required. Through collaboration within the… Show more – Leading the Regulatory and Scientific Affairs strategy for the CACAR- Andean region, advocating by Leading and developing strong collaborative relationships with business partners and customers to support on business strategy. Driving performance through regulatory process by leveraging the Regulatory operating model. – Responsible for driving results and ensuring accountability within the regulatory team and supporting cross functionally as required. Through collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders, building strong partnerships working collaboratively to meet shared objectives. – People leader of a multi-country team. Responsible for developing internal talent and aligning career development goals with business objectives. Responsible for driving the vison and purpose of the function within the team and with internal/ external stakeholders. – Ensuring that Kerry Taste & Nutrition is represented at relevant regulatory bodies and trade associations. – Supporting the development, implementation along with monitoring KPI metrics for the function to measure success and to ensure continuous improvement – Responsible for continuous improvement and shared learnings within the function in the spirit of streamlining, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team Show less

-Lead the nutrition science knowledge within the SRA-Technical department. Supported the development of technical documentation for governments and provided key nutrition and health knowledge for new product innovation and claims. -Lead the nutrition governance in advocacy work. Provided key Nutrition Governance as well as support to regulatory advocacy and stakeholder management, advocacy with government agencies, industry organizations, other companies, and Academia for the region… Show more -Lead the nutrition science knowledge within the SRA-Technical department. Supported the development of technical documentation for governments and provided key nutrition and health knowledge for new product innovation and claims. -Lead the nutrition governance in advocacy work. Provided key Nutrition Governance as well as support to regulatory advocacy and stakeholder management, advocacy with government agencies, industry organizations, other companies, and Academia for the region (31 Countries). -Lead and coordinated the CCAP (Claims and Communications Approval Process) a multi-disciplinary team that approved all media and communication materials, campaigns, etc., developed for the region (31 countries) - Supported the World Without Waste (Sustainability Company initiative) as part of the multifunctional agile group. As a team we were responsible for the design and implementation of intervention models to establish circular economies in the region. Developed knowledge and skills on circular economy, waste management and package recyclability and recycling. Show less

Lecturer: In charge of developing the curriculum, lecturing, and evaluation of students in the following courses. - 2010 UCIMED University-Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics for Nutritionists/dietitians.- 2001 Hispano-American University. - Basic Nutrition for Nurses

-Managed my own private practice. Where I developed skills in education, communication, creation of educational materials, and general management. - Worked with a wide range of individuals for weight loss; chronic diseases like diabetes, celiac disease, gastrointestinal diseases; as well as people in sports, pregnancy, and adolescents and children. - Before managing my own private practice, I worked for 4 years at a Nutrition Center (Larissa Paez) and Clinica NutriSport.… Show more -Managed my own private practice. Where I developed skills in education, communication, creation of educational materials, and general management. - Worked with a wide range of individuals for weight loss; chronic diseases like diabetes, celiac disease, gastrointestinal diseases; as well as people in sports, pregnancy, and adolescents and children. - Before managing my own private practice, I worked for 4 years at a Nutrition Center (Larissa Paez) and Clinica NutriSport. - Wrote several articles in various newspapers and magazines. National newspaper: La Nación- Aldea Global. Magazines: ES (exercise and health), PERFIL, MUCHO GUSTO (cooking) VIDA SANA (medical). - Developed skills in media with interviews in TV, radio, online chats (Live chats at nación.com in “NUTRICION EN LINEA”. TV Interviews: Chanel 7, Chanel 6. - Product Advertising: Recorded radio advertising messages and TV advertising.- Co-developed and started in a Specialized TV Nutrition Program called: “NUTRASE” Channel 13. January-May 2009 Show less

- Dietitian / Diabetes educator. PROSANE Program - Sanofi Aventis Nov 2008 – Oct 2009 Provided personal diabetes education and nutritional guidance for diabetic patients using Lantus Insulin. Developed group education sessions and educational materials. - Medical Diabetes Drug Testing Research group member 2007-2009 In charge of the Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients during Type 2 Diabetes drug trials. Member… Show more - Dietitian / Diabetes educator. PROSANE Program - Sanofi Aventis Nov 2008 – Oct 2009 Provided personal diabetes education and nutritional guidance for diabetic patients using Lantus Insulin. Developed group education sessions and educational materials. - Medical Diabetes Drug Testing Research group member 2007-2009 In charge of the Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients during Type 2 Diabetes drug trials. Member of the research site led by Dr. Jimenez Montero. Participated in a total of 5 studies for Merk Sharp & Dohme. Successfully completed the Good Clinical Practices and Report of Serious Adverse Effects Course. Show less

- 2006 – 2007 & 2010 In Health Food Service– In charge of New Product Development. Developed monthly menus, special-themed menus, catering offerings, and new food products for the cafeterias. Gained skills regarding product design, marketing, and the foodservice industry. - 2003 – 2005 REX International. Lead the institutional kitchen remodeling. Educated cafeteria personnel on food handling. Developed and ran a company weight loss program.- 2000 – 2002 Mixto de Ayuda… Show more - 2006 – 2007 & 2010 In Health Food Service– In charge of New Product Development. Developed monthly menus, special-themed menus, catering offerings, and new food products for the cafeterias. Gained skills regarding product design, marketing, and the foodservice industry. - 2003 – 2005 REX International. Lead the institutional kitchen remodeling. Educated cafeteria personnel on food handling. Developed and ran a company weight loss program.- 2000 – 2002 Mixto de Ayuda Social. IMAS (Autonomous institution of the Costa Rican government in charge of the country’s actions against poverty). Responsible for the cafeteria design, educated the kitchen personnel in food handling & Developed a tool for evaluating the management of the cafeteria, regarding food hygiene and safety, as well as the variety and nutrition balance of the menu. Show less