Accomplished food systems innovator, entrepreneur, and executive leader with more than 12 years of experience advancing sustainable food technologies, commercialization strategies, and circular economy solutions. Recognized internationally for pioneering scalable approaches that transform food manufacturing byproducts into safe, high-value ingredients for human and animal nutrition.
Founder and CEO of NETZRO, SBC, an innovative public benefit corporation dedicated to creating resilient food systems through ingredient upcycling, advanced food processing technologies, supply chain innovation, and strategic partnerships across industry, academia, and government.
A founder and emeritus board member of The Upcycled Food Association (UFA), a membership-based trade organization leading the way in transforming food waste into innovative, delicious, sustainable food products. Responsible for creating the official definition of “upcycled food” and upcycled food certification, which is owned and managed by Where Food Comes From.