Karina Carbo-Johnson

Karina Carbo-Johnson is a seasoned professional in animal nutrition with extensive experience across various institutions. Currently serving as a Senior Nutritionist at Nestlé Purina North America since November 2020, Karina's prior roles include Nutritionist I and Animal Nutritionist at Lincoln Park Zoo from June 2016 to November 2020, where responsibilities involved formulating balanced diets using Zootrition. Earlier experiences include positions such as Lead Commissary Keeper at Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, Animal Nutrition Intern at Walt Disney World, and various roles at Philadelphia Zoo, alongside foundational roles in customer service management at Ben & Jerry's and Health One Center. Karina holds a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from Penn State University, complemented by coursework in non-ruminant nutrition, research techniques, and exotic animal nutrition.