Andrea Palazuelos

Andrea Palazuelos, MS, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in food safety and quality management. Currently serving as a Food Safety Quality Systems and Compliance Manager at Compass Group USA, Andrea also operates as an Independent Consultant at CLEAR FOOD SAFETY SOLUTIONS, delivering tailored food safety solutions. Previous roles include Food Safety and Quality Technical Manager at Impossible Foods, where Andrea coordinated quality and safety activities for new product launches, and Sr Analyst for Food Safety Quality Improvement at The Kraft Heinz Company, focusing on data analysis for quality projects. With a solid foundation as Plant Hygienist at Nestlé and various roles spanning food safety and quality control in multiple companies, Andrea holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Food Marketing, and Food Safety from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture and Food Technology from EAP Zamorano.