Sara (.

Sara's work experience begins with their role as a Vitamins and Supplements Product Innovator at Thrive Market, starting in December 2020. Prior to this, they worked at goop.com as a Product Development Associate and a Research Scientist in the Wellness department from May 2019 to September 2020, and from October 2018 to May 2019, respectively. Sara also has experience as a Regulatory Specialist at Ingredient Identity, where they conducted label reviews of dietary supplement and food labels in compliance with FDA regulations. Sara worked there from 2017 to 2018. Before that, they were an R&D Specialist at Coco Libre and a Fruit Scientist Intern on the Blueberry Breeding Team at Driscoll's, both in 2016. In 2015, Sara worked as an R&D Food Technologist at Mars. Sara also gained experience as a Technical Applications Group Intern at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream in 2013. Sara's work experience starts with their role as a Co-Founder at VegThisWay, where they led the formulation of vegetable strips, focused on product development, quality assurance, business development, and market research. The product was sold in over 100 stores throughout California. Sara worked there from September 2011 to January 2013.

Sara's education history begins with their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Science, which they obtained from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2009 to 2013. Sara then pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Food Science from Chapman University, completing it from 2016 to 2018. Currently, Sara is enrolled at Cornell University, where they are expected to receive their Project Management Professional Certification in December 2020. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications related to the food industry, including Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis Risk-Based Preventative Controls, Preventative Controls, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.