Yara Antonissen

Yara Antonissen is an experienced professional in international affairs and regulatory management, currently serving as an Expert in International Affairs at FAVV-AFSCA since November 2019. Prior to this role, Yara worked at FEFANA from January 2015 to October 2019 as Consortia & Regulatory Manager, overseeing feed additive authorisation processes and regulatory compliance within the EU. Earlier experience includes positions as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at DeLaval, focusing on compliance and registration for international markets, and Technical Assistant at IFAH-Europe, where Yara engaged in data management and regulatory procedure improvement for veterinary medicines. Yara began a career in social development as an Instructor at Casa Familiar do Mar, assisting disadvantaged youth in Brazil. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Agricultural Development from Ghent University and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from USP - Universidade de São Paulo.