Jennifer J. Petersen

Jennifer J. Petersen has a diverse work experience in the field of plant biology and genetics. Jennifer J. is currently serving as the EVP / Chief Science Officer at Sun World International since November 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Bayer Crop Science, where they held the positions of Head of Global Accelerated Genetics from June 2019 to October 2021 and Global Vegetable Trait Integration Lead from August 2018 to June 2019.

Before joining Bayer Crop Science, Jennifer worked at Monsanto Company for several years. Jennifer J. served as the Vegetable Trait Integration Lead from February 2017 to August 2018, VTI Solanaceous and Cucurbit Lead from April 2016 to February 2017, and Vegetable Trait Integration Testing and Deployment Coordinator from January 2014 to April 2016.

Jennifer's early career includes research roles at the University of California and the University of California, Davis. Jennifer J. worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of California, studying interspecific reproductive barriers in tomatoes and wild relatives. Prior to that, they completed their doctoral studies in Plant Biology at the University of California, Davis, where they researched the domestication processes of neotropical fruit trees.

Overall, Jennifer J. Petersen's work experience demonstrates their expertise in plant genetics, trait integration, and agricultural research.

Jennifer J. Petersen completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Horticultural Science at Oregon State University from 1997 to 2001. Jennifer J. then pursued higher education and earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Plant Biology from the University of California, Davis between 2004 and 2011.