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• Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture• Research topics: food waste reduction, upcycling processing waste, soluble hydrocolloids• Represented graduate students on faculty hiring committee

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Developed and co-taught new elective course, Food Sanitation Lab• Incorporated 5 guest speakers and 2 field trips into 10-week course• Lectured on multiple subjects including 1) Fermented beverage sanitation 2) Sanitation for organic facilities and 3) Congressional investigative report

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Developed from concept to pilot scale Chex Mix Treat Bars - Birthday Cake, Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter Chocolate, launched 01/2022• Developed product for fan-favorite Dunkaroos dippable cookies and frosting, launched 06/2020• Served on Steering Committee of Betty's Family Network, employee LGBTQ+ and Allyship organization• Launched Connection Circles program driving support and peer-learning opportunities for BFN members

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Partnered with brand teams on special packaging and product launches for Trix and Reese's Puffs• Developed standards for new formats• Managed vendors on promotional events including couponing, sweepstakes, in-box premiums, and limited-edition packaging• Lead packaging plant trials

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Conducted sensory and handling tests of baking mixes, doughs, and frozen goods• Operated commercial bakery equipment• Documented key product parameters and evaluations

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Investigated resistance of corn earworm with Dr. Carrie Deans in the laboratory of Dr. William Hutchison (Department of Entomology)• Conducted bioassays testing Bt toxins and insecticides• Prepared nutritionally-precise diets for maintenance of insect populations

Corvallis, Oregon Area

• Received exception as undergraduate to TA cross-listed course FST 420/520 Sensory Evaluation of Food• Prepared labs, graded, assisted students in office hours• Reported to Dr. Juyun Lim in the Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agricultural Sciences

West Lafayette, In

• Conducted research on Listeria monocytogenes bacteriophages in the laboratory of Dr. Haley Oliver• Tested bacteriophage infection of Listeria monocytogenes as a biocontrol for retail settings• Developed standardized protocols for ongoing studies• Collaborated on statistical analysis of methods to reduce costs and waste

Corvallis, Oregon Area

• Contributed to publications by conducting glucose polymer tasting study with human subjects• Secured full-year Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship & Creativity Grant• Designed and managed industry-funded consumer taste study over 10 months with 100+ subjects• Interpretted qualitative consumer feedback and reported to business• Trained sensory lab technicians to prepare and serve product

Master Of Science - Ms, Food Science

Activities and Societies: Purdue Graduate Student Government (Senator for Food Science, Legislative Review Committee), Queer Graduate.

Bachelor'S Degree, Food Science And Technology, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Food and Fermentation Science Club, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta The Honor Society.

Bachelor’S Degree, Innovation Management, Summa Cum Laude

The aim of the IMDD program is to prepare graduates to be innovative, productive members of an organization by learning how to develop new.