Yvonne Masters

Yvonne Masters, PhD, serves as the Director of Food Safety and Quality Policy at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., since November 2015, where responsibilities include developing food safety and quality policies and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Prior roles encompass Senior Food Safety Compliance Manager and Food Safety Compliance Manager, focusing on food safety validations, risk assessments, and compliance with industry standards. Yvonne's experience also includes positions at The Kraft Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, overseeing quality leadership and microbiological safety. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Food Science from Cornell University, a Master's in Food Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Bachelor's in Microbiology from the same institution.