Rhona Applebaum

Dr. Rhona Applebaum, Ph.D., is a widely recognized and experienced leader. Serving most recently as the Coca-Cola Company first Chief Science and Health Officer, Rhona developed and executed the Company’s global health and well-being strategy. Previously Rhona was executive VP and Chief Science Officer for the National Food Processors Association (NFPA).  Rhona has held numerous high-level public assignments, with service on the US Department of State’s Advisory Committee on International and Economic Policy, CDC Foundation’s Roundtable on Global Health Threats, the Harvard Medical School Global Health Advisory Council, Center for Strategic & International Studies Commission on Smart Global Health Policy and various Advisory Boards for the USFDA and USDA. She received her Master’s degree in nutrition and food sciences from Drexel University, and a Ph.D. in food microbiology and food safety from the University of Wisconsin.