Ana T.

Ana T. has a diverse work experience in the food industry, primarily in roles related to food safety and quality assurance. Their most recent position is as the Director of Food Safety and Quality at Randall Foods, which they started in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Juanita's Foods from 2020 to 2022, and at Kate Farms from 2019 to 2020. Ana also has experience as a Food Safety and QA Manager at Bimbo Bakeries USA from 2014 to 2019, and as a Quality Assurance Manager at Maple Leaf Foods Inc from 2010 to 2014. Before entering the food industry, Ana worked as a Food Safety Manager at Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company from 2008 to 2010. Ana also has experience as a GAP Auditor at Instituto de Biotecnologia Universidad Nacional from 2003 to 2007, and as a Teacher Assistant Molecular Biology in Human Identification and Laboratory Coordinator at Universidad de los Andes from 2004 to 2007.

Ana T. has a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from Universidad de Los Andes, which they completed from 2001 to 2004. Ana later pursued a Specialization in Food Chemistry at the same university, from 2004 to 2006. In 2008, Ana T. attended the University of Florida to obtain a certification in HACCP for Juice Processors. In 2011, they attended the University of Guelph for a course on Food Safety Foundation and Risk Assessment. In 2016, Ana T. completed a PCQI Instructor course on food law at Cornell University. Finally, they obtained a Master's Degree in Food Science from Michigan State University, which they completed from 2017 to 2019.