Julia Schmidt is an experienced Innovation Scientist at ofi, specializing in research and communication regarding cocoa products since September 2023. Previously, Julia served as a Member at Large for the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), where responsibilities included planning K-12 initiatives, participating on the IFTSA Board, and managing various student programs from September 2019 to August 2022. Julia has held several leadership roles within IFT, including Vice President of Competitions and SSFK Competition Chair, and gained valuable research experience through internships at The Hershey Company and PepsiCo, focusing on product development and data analysis. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Food Science from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Purdue University. Julia continues to further academic pursuits at Università degli Studi di Padova.
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