Andrew Coppola

Andrew Coppola has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Andrew currently holds the role of VP of Operations at First Day, a direct-to-consumer wellness brand. Prior to that, they were the Director of Operations at Farmhouse Culture, an organic food and beverage company focused on probiotic-rich foods. At Farmhouse Culture, they were responsible for end-to-end operations, including commercialization, managing co-manufacturers and 3PL's, supply planning, procurement, logistics, ecommerce, and sales operations.

Before joining Farmhouse Culture, Andrew worked as a Continuous Improvement Engineer at Mondelēz International. Andrew also served as the Plant Manager at Wise Apple and as an Associate Engineer at Nestlé. At Nestlé Purina North America, they held roles as a Product Technology Center (PTC) Engineering Assistant and as an Engineering Management Trainee at the Product Technology Center.

In addition to their corporate experience, Andrew has also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University, where they conducted research on engineering the properties of materials at the nanoscale for energy and biotechnology applications. Andrew also worked at Summit Area YMCA as a Supervisor, Swim Instructor, and Lifeguard, and as a Computer Skills Counselor at Vanderbilt University's PAVE Program.

Overall, Andrew has a strong background in operations, management, engineering, and research.

Andrew Coppola completed their Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Vanderbilt University, a prestigious institution, from 2010 to 2014. Prior to their college education, Andrew attended Chatham High School in Chatham, NJ, from 2006 to 2010, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned during this time.