Melissa Abbott

Melissa Abbott is currently the Vice President of Syndicated Studies and Vice President of Hartman Retainer Services at The Hartman Group. With over two decades of experience in culinary insights, Melissa has also worked as the Senior Director of Culinary Insights at the same company. Prior to this, Melissa held various positions at companies like Bantry Whole Foods and Laughing Seed. Melissa also served as an English as Second Language Teacher in the Peace Corps. Melissa holds a Master's degree in International Food Marketing from University College Cork and has certifications in Chef training and holistic nutrition from the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts.