Desmi Chandrasena

Desmi Chandrasena, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs (Legal) at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since March 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing regulatory affairs for GloFish, the first mass-marketed genetically modified fluorescent ornamental fish, and managing communications with U.S. and Canadian regulatory agencies. Prior experience includes a role as Research Scientist II in Regulatory at Corteva Agriscience and various positions at Dow AgroSciences, where Desmi led regulatory studies and coordinated significant programs for biotech trait registrations. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology from Michigan State University, an Executive Leadership Program at Cornell, and ongoing studies at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School for an Executive Certificate in Regulation.