Danielle received her M.S in Food Science from Chapman University, where she completed her thesis in development of a novel method for detection of Salmonella in pet food, which has since been published in the Journal of Microbiological Methods. After completing her degree in food science, she went on to attend the Master Brewer’s Program through University of California, Davis to advance her education in brewing and fermentation science. She is also PCQI and HACCP Certified.
After working in quality assurance in the brewing industry for several years, Danielle followed her passion for fermentation and sustainability to The Better Meat Co., where she worked in both plant operations and as a Quality Assurance and Product Performance Specialist. In her previous role she was responsible for implementing new food safety programs and documentation, ensuring in-process and finished products adhered to specifications, and supporting continuous improvement of processes and product functionality. As a Quality Associate at BlueNalu, she is excited to be a part of a company that has so much drive and talent to revolutionize the seafood market. Overall, she is very invested in contributing to the success of the plant-based and cell-cultured food industries in order to create a healthier and more reliable food future.
In her free time, she loves reading, running, and checking out local coffee shops and restaurants with her dog and partner.