Raquel Cadena

Raquel Cadena is a highly experienced professional in food safety and quality management, currently serving as Global Senior Technical Manager for NSF International since January 2020, overseeing food safety certification programs. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Auditor and Technical Manager at WQS Food Verification LLC, where extensive auditing was conducted across various regions, including over 90 BRC food audits and more than 70 IFS food audits. Raquel also has a comprehensive background in the agriculture sector, with previous positions at Serviço Brasileiro de Certificações, JBS, Independência S.A., and Embrapa Gado de Corte, focusing on quality assurance, technical management, and operational supervision. Academic credentials include a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, complemented by a technical degree in Agropecuária from Universidade Federal de Viçosa.