Connecting Education and Industry
The mission of the Food Science and Nutrition Industry Advisory Council (IAC) is to support department faculty, students, programs and activities. Comprised of volunteer leaders from private industry and academia, IAC members serve many purposes: assisting with curriculum decisions, helping with student and faculty recruitment, counseling about facilities, connecting us with others in business and social communities, and identifying and raising financial resources in support of our Learn by Doing mission.
Members also engage in research and project collaborations, interact with students through clubs and class presentations, and provide ongoing input into the curriculum and training opportunities to better prepare our students for professional careers.
Advisory Council Members
| Name | Title | Company |
| Kerry Bridges* | Vice President, Food Safety | Chipotle Mexican Grill |
| Janet Carver | Director, Global Culinology | Ingredion |
| Brian Farkas | Chief Science Officer | McCormick & Company |
| Beth Fryksdale* | Vice President, Product Development | Tezza Foods |
| Jim Lipman* | Executive Vice President, Agriculture and Technical Services | California Olive Ranch |
| Jaime Mestan | Certified Research Chef | Bell Flavors |
| Jaime Reeves, Ph.D.* | Executive Vice President, Product Development & Commercialization | Mattson |
| Nancy R. Rodriguez, Ph.D., RD, FACSM | Professor, Nutritional Sciences | University of Connecticut |
| Marty Yadrick | Director, Nutrition Informatics | Computrition |
| Gregory Willis* | Entrepreneur, Founder and President | Senspire |
| Sebastian Zorn* | Head Team Performance Sports Dietitian | Los Angeles Rams |
| Adam Yee* | Serial Entrepreneur & Food Scientist | Umai Works |
| Rachel Orona* | Client Services Director | Curion |
* denotes alumni