Experience

Whims Delights Inc.

• R&D Scientist & Consultant

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Consulting and developing new food products, from bench-top to commercialization. Includes formulation development, nutritional analysis, ingredient sourcing, trials, co-packer and supplier discussions, among others. Leading and developing the stage-gate process and timelines of projects for the R&D department. Consulting and developing new food products, from bench-top to commercialization. Includes formulation development, nutritional analysis, ingredient sourcing, trials, co-packer and supplier discussions, among others. Leading and developing the stage-gate process and timelines of projects for the R&D department.



Komo Comfort Foods

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Lead

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Lead, innovate, plan, and conduct technical work that results in the delivery of new products, projects and tasks; design and execute scientific experiments and trials at all scales, formulate products and create timelines and nutritional statements, lead projects from development to commercialization. Lead, innovate, plan, and conduct technical work that results in the delivery of new products, projects and tasks; design and execute scientific experiments and trials at all scales, formulate products and create timelines and nutritional statements, lead projects from development to commercialization.



Daiya Foods Inc

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. R&D Nutritional Scientist

  • Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

  Lead, guide, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to help pave the path for the future product innovation at Daiya, taking into consideration the latest in plant-based and health research, as well as consumer desires to better drive nutrition-focused innovation. Develop screening tools, nutrition education tools, consumer facing nutrition information. Research novel ingredients, food & nutrition trends, and set limits on micro and macronutrients for product development.

• Chair - Daiya Nutrition Council

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  Acting as the chair of the nutrition council, I facilitate, organize, and help lead the direction of the future of nutrition at Daiya. Using solid evidence-based nutrition research as the guiding principle, the council aims to provide support and direction to develop strategies that enhance the nutritional profile and improve the overall nutrient density and composition of Daiya products. In this role, I also collaborate with external stakeholders, develop key nutrition messaging, facilitate and create learning programs, among others at the company.

• R&D Scientist - New Product Development

  • May 2018 - Mar 2021

  Innovate, plan, and conduct technical work that results in the delivery of new products, projects andtasks; design and execute scientific experiments and trials at all scales, formulate products and create timelines and nutritional statements, lead projects from development to commercialization. Coordinate inter-departmental collaboration to ensure that all tasks and requirements of the product development life cycle are executed and completed according to a developed timeline to reach milestones in order to successfully launch the new product. Exhibit innovation in implementation of new proprietary technologies; acting as the technical nutritional consultant and liaison for the marketing department Key projects include: Daiya Breakfast Burritos, Daiya Parmesan Cheeze, Daiya Cream Cheeze

• Jr. R&D Scientist- New Product Development

  • Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Assist in product development projects from concept to final commercialization, develop new product formulations and testing protocols, source ingredients, conduct bench-top tests of product formulations, ingredients, conduct analytical experiments Key projects include: CB Shreds

• R&D Intern

  • May 2016 - Apr 2017



OptiMYz Magazine

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nutrition and Health Research Columnist

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  Writing for OptiMYz as the magazine's nutrition and health research columnist, articles highlight the latest in health and nutrition research from around the world with a scientific, evidence-based angle. Writing for OptiMYz as the magazine's nutrition and health research columnist, articles highlight the latest in health and nutrition research from around the world with a scientific, evidence-based angle.



Canadian Health Food Association

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sports Nutrition Recipe Developer

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Developed the Summer 2015 Sport Nutrition Smoothies for the Canadian Health Food Association; Power, Performance, and Recovery drinks, enhanced with functional bioactives to improve performance of athletes, and to fuel work-outs. Included nutrient breakdowns and profiling, recipe testing, as well as development. Developed the Summer 2015 Sport Nutrition Smoothies for the Canadian Health Food Association; Power, Performance, and Recovery drinks, enhanced with functional bioactives to improve performance of athletes, and to fuel work-outs. Included nutrient breakdowns and profiling, recipe testing, as well as development.



Leysin American School in Switzerland

• Switzerland
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Guest Lecturer: Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Instructed international high-school students on the topic of nutrition and healthy living for Leysin American School's Summer in Switzerland program. Organized in-class activities, facilitated discussion, and promoted healthy food choices and educated about the importance of living active lifestyles. Instructed international high-school students on the topic of nutrition and healthy living for Leysin American School's Summer in Switzerland program. Organized in-class activities, facilitated discussion, and promoted healthy food choices and educated about the importance of living active lifestyles.