Msc. Valentina Carpio-Tellez

Valentina Carpio-Tellez, MSc. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Valentina currently serves as the Director of Innovation and Regulatory Affairs at Lemnature AquaFarms, where they oversee the development and commercialization of plant-based protein ingredients and manages regulatory activities across multiple countries. Prior to this role, Valentina held the position of Senior Scientist and Regulatory Affairs Manager at Lemnature AquaFarms. Before their time at Lemnature AquaFarms, Valentina worked at Parabel USA Inc as a Regulatory Affairs Manager and Product Development Specialist, where they played a key role in the successful launch of a protein product. Valentina also gained experience as an Assistant Products Development Manager at Parabel, where they supervised a large team and contributed to the development and commercialization of plant-based food ingredients. Earlier in their career, Valentina had internships and volunteer roles in nutrition clinics and hospitals, where they gained hands-on experience in counseling patients and managing food service operations. Valentina holds an MSc. and has demonstrated a strong track record of expertise in innovation, regulatory affairs, and product development in the food industry.

Valentina Carpio-Tellez, MSc. completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Sciences from Penn State University in 2010. Valentina also pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Applied Sciences from Penn State New Kensington, which was completed in the same year. In 2011, Valentina enrolled at UNSW and obtained their Master of Science degree in Food Science and Nutrition in 2013, specializing in Food Science and Technology.

Additionally, Valentina holds a certification in ServSafe Food Safety from The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, although the specific details of the certification, such as the month and year of attainment, are not provided.