Magdalyn Stinson

Magdalyn Stinson is an accomplished Food Scientist II at Danone, focusing on the Plant Based Yogurt Business Unit since March 2024, where responsibilities include managing projects from concept to commercialization and conducting pilot trials. Prior experience includes serving as an Innovation Process Engineer at Fresca Foods Inc., where evaluation and manufacturing plans for packaged food products were managed, and as a Product Developer II at Planterra Foods, overseeing R&D for new plant-based protein products. Magdalyn began as an Application Scientist at Nuka Foods, contributing to the development of functional nutraceutical products, and previously worked as a Food Scientist at Pappardelle's Pasta, ensuring quality standards in product commercialization. Early career experience includes a role as Production Manager at Hotel Tango Distillery, where spirit production and product development were overseen. Magdalyn holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.