Maya Zuniga

Maya Zuniga Ph.D. has extensive work experience in the food and beverage industry. Maya recently joined Treatt as the Vice President of Innovation & Technical Services. Prior to that, they worked at Finlays as the Group Innovation Director and Group Head of Applications, where they led the Global Applications team and leveraged Finlays' tea supply chain for rapid growth in the beverage industry. Before Finlays, Maya held positions at S&D Coffee & Tea as a Supply Chain Optimization and Technical Expert, and as the Director of Product Innovation. Maya also had a fruitful career at General Mills, serving as a Cross-Functional Technical Manager, Innovation Entrepreneur, Assistant Sourcing Manager, and Senior Scientist II. Maya's early work experience was at The Pillsbury Company, where they held roles as a Senior Scientist and Scientist II.

Maya Zuniga Ph.D. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Minnesota. Prior to their Ph.D., they earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.