Maya Alcala

Maya Alcala is an experienced quality management professional currently serving as a Quality Manager for Contract Manufacturing at McCormick & Company since June 2019. In previous roles at McCormick, Maya was a Quality Rotational Analyst, responsible for developing self-assessment processes for Contract Manufacturers and evaluating their adherence to emerging food allergen management. Maya's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Penn State University, where research focused on orofacial somatosensation and beverage viscosity perception, along with experience as a Teaching Assistant for Food Sensory courses. Additional experience includes a Quality and Regulatory Internship at McCormick, contributing to method improvements in production efficiency, and early roles in food service settings such as Blϋprint Chocolatiers and Alexandria Cupcake.