Jessica McDonald

Jessica McDonald has over 12 years of work experience. Jessica began their career in 2008 as a Puller at the Washington Intelligence Bureau. Jessica then worked as a Market Manager at Uptown Bakers and a Baker at Sun Valley Resort. In 2009, they became a Resident Assistant at Johnson & Wales University Residential Life. In 2012, they were a Research Chef/Culinary Nutritionist at Chef Services Group. From 2014 to 2016, they were a Product Development Specialist at Superior Cake Products. In 2020, they were a Quality Assurance Manager at Hoff's Bakery. Since 2019, they have been a Director of Food Safety Quality Assurance & Regulatory at Joseph's Bakery. Currently, they are a Food Safety Manager at Walden Local Meat Co.

Jessica McDonald has an extensive education history. Jessica earned a Bachelor's degree in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University between 2011 and 2012. Jessica also earned an Associate's degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from Johnson & Wales University between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, they earned an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University between 2009 and 2011. Jessica also attended Potomac Senior High between 2004 and 2008 and earned a Cambridge Program AICE Diploma from the University of Cambridge between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, they have several certifications, such as Crisis Management for Food & Beverage from AIB International, Inc in 2022, Traceability & Recall for Food & Beverage from AIB International, Inc in 2022, Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in 2021, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in 2021, FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food from FSPCA in 2017, SQF Post Farm Gate Practitioner from SQF Institute in 2017, and HACCP Certification from AIB International, Inc in 2016.