Marlene Schmidt

Marlene Schmidt, MS, RD, is a seasoned nutrition professional with extensive experience in health and wellness across multiple leading organizations. Currently serving as Senior Nutrition Health & Wellness Manager at Nestlé since 2015, Marlene has pioneered strategic initiatives to drive significant revenue growth through innovation and alignment with consumer trends. Previous roles include Senior Vice President of Nutrition Marketing & Affairs at the National Dairy Council, where Marlene leveraged industry partnerships to enhance dairy product innovation, and Senior Scientist at Abbott, focused on developing nutrition-based products for children. Marlene's career began with clinical nutrition roles, providing comprehensive care at esteemed institutions such as Duke University Medical Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Memphis and a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition from Appalachian State University.