Molly Hicks

Molly Hicks has a diverse work experience in the food and beverage industry. Molly currently holds the position of Director of Quality & Food Safety at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants. Prior to that, they worked as a Quality Director at Mullins Food Products and as a Global QA / Product Development Manager at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Molly also has experience as a Quality Assurance Manager at Mullins Food Products, a Senior Quality Specialist at The Kraft Heinz Company, and in corporate quality and regulatory roles at Newly Weds Foods and Flavorchem Corporation. Molly'sexpertise spans quality control, regulatory compliance, and product development.

Molly Hicks holds a Master's degree in Food Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which they obtained in 2010. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the same university in 2005. In addition to their formal education, Molly has also obtained several certifications, including ServSafe Manager in 2019, FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) in 2016, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer in 2015, Milk Pasteurization Process Control School in 2014, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor in 2013, and IFT Certified Food Scientist in 2013.