Mary Brauchla

Mary Brauchla is a Nutrition Principal Scientist at Tropicana Brands Group, with prior experience as an Associate Principal Scientist within the company. With a career spanning over a decade, Mary has contributed significantly to the nutrition science landscape, including roles at PepsiCo as an Associate Principal Scientist and R&D Senior Scientist. Expertise includes designing clinical trials, nutrition education, and translating global nutrition public policy into actionable business opportunities. A graduate of Purdue University, Mary earned a PhD in Nutrition Science and also holds a Master of Public Health in Behavioral Sciences from Emory University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. Prior to their time in industry, Mary coordinated research at Emory Medical Genetics, focusing on drug therapy trials and family engagement in the treatment of metabolic disorders.