Kara Marie Cruz

Kara Marie Cruz, PMP, REHS, is an accomplished Food Technical Specialist with extensive experience in risk management within the commercial food and agribusiness sectors. Currently employed at Berkley Agribusiness since November 2019, Kara evaluates operational risks and collaborates with stakeholders to enhance management practices. Prior roles include Senior Risk Services Specialist and various positions at Jarrow Industries, where responsibilities spanned environmental health and safety management, facilities oversight, and project management. Additionally, consulting work since 2014 focuses on customized training and compliance. With a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Chemistry from the University of California, Riverside, and a Project Management certificate from California State University-Dominguez Hills, Kara combines technical expertise with strong project leadership skills.