About
Highly motivated and talented professional with extensive experience in FDA food labeling. Am best known for my creativity, technical nutrition and regulatory expertise, and sound judgment. As a registered dietitian, my passion lies in melding sound nutrition science with proper regulatory compliance to create winning innovation.
Experience
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PepsiCo (10 yrs 3 mos)
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Principal Scientist
Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Regulatory Affairs platform manager for the Gatorade portfolio. Managing and developing staff of 3 full-time associates and one or more contractors. Leading regulatory support for Gatorade breakthrough innovations, transformations, and dietary supplements. Subject matter expert on dietary supplement labeling. Developed and implemented a supplement label module and authored compliance policies for the US.
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Associate Principal Scientist - Regulatory Affairs Global Compliance
Nov 2015 - Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos
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Purchase, New York, United States · On-site
Regulatory Affairs US Beverages (2017-2019) - Led the regulatory compliance of complex innovations over numerous product categories including premium teas, dairy, coconut water, and beverage pods. Led the regulatory integration of 2 major mergers and acquisitions. Completed the implementation of Nutrition Label Reform for iconic PepsiCo brands. Recognized as subject matter expert on FDA regulations based on deep regulatory knowledge on complex issues.
Regulatory Affairs Global Compliance (2015-2017) - Reviewed and approved ingredient dossiers for global compliance. Partnered with internal and external functions and vendors to help obtain all needed regulatory information to support FSMA compliance. Received a PepsiCo Chairmen’s Award in 2017 for contributions for PepsiCo compliance to FSMA. Led the development of system enhancements for the electronic raw material dossier to comply with FDA’s Nutrition Label Reform across Foods and Beverages. Recognized as subject matter expert on complex vitamin conversions programmed within the global specification system.
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Kraft Foods (25 yrs 5 mos)
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Associate Principal Scientist - Nutrition & Regulatory
Jan 2004 - Aug 2015 · 11 yrs 8 mos
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Jan 2004 - Aug 2015 · 11 yrs 8 mos
Leader, Technical Expert, External Corporate Representative with proven record for ideating and enabling new product innovation.
Nutrition Applications & Regulatory Lead for Refreshment Beverages
-Led nutrition and regulatory food labeling initiatives for the Refreshment Beverage Sector for such iconic brands as MiO, Capri Sun, Crystal Light, Tang, Kool-Aid, and Country Time.
-Developed and advanced nutrition/regulatory opportunities and positions to support business growth and innovation.
-Ensured regulatory compliance of products, labels, advertising and promotions as well as adherence to Kraft policies and guidelines.
-Collaborated with cross-functional experts to advance product launches and to develop responses for elevated consumer inquiries.
-Managed, trained, and developed a staff of 4 scientists (2 full-time, 2 contracts).
-Sat on the IFIC Food Ingredients subcommittee as corporate nutrition representative.
Committee Chair for the Natural Claims Review Committee
-Led the development of natural claim policy, position stands, and natural claims approval for U.S. and Canadian products within the Kraft portfolio.
Key Accomplishments: Developed nutrition guidelines for fortification, fitness/sports drinks, fruit and vegetable claims, and brand specific claims fortification; Led, developed and implemented a corporate natural policy; Trained and developed staff; Recipient of numerous business recognition awards including the Visionary Award Blue Sky and Market Structure (2013).
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Applied Nutrition, Label Compliance, Regulatory
Apr 1990 - Jan 2004 · 13 yrs 10 mos
-Held increasingly more advanced positions within the nutrition & regulatory group.
-Led nutrition and regulatory support, label development, claim substantiation, and graphics and advertising review for a multitude of Kraft products including bars (Balance), cereals (Post), chocolates (Gevalia), jams & jellies, baked goods (Lenders, Oroweat, Freihofer’s), rice (Minute Rice), salad dressings, coatings, and stuffing mixes (Good Seasons, Shake ‘n Bake, Stove Top), dry packaged desserts (Jell-O No Bakes), refreshment beverages (MiO, Capri Sun, Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, Country Time)
Key Accomplishments: Developed requirements for a computerized food claims validation program utilized by Kraft Foods North America; Developed many policies and procedures for nutrition labeling and data base utilization; Trained staff; Recipient of numerous business recognition awards.
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Clinical Diettitian at Marriott Corporation
Apr 1988 - Mar 1990 · 2 yrs
Improved people’s quality of life through education and behavior modification.
-Prepared nutrition assessments and provided diet counseling to intensive care, oncology, and pediatric patients.
-Taught community based education programs. Instructed out-patients on modified diets. Gave radio talk show on food labeling (WFAS-AM).