Alicia Walker

Alicia Walker, Ph.D., currently serves as the Senior Director of Quality Assurance and Food Safety - Retail at Wayne-Sanderson Farms since September 2022. Previously, Alicia Walker held the role of Quality Control Auditor at Sanderson Farms from September 2005 to February 2023, where responsibilities included auditing product quality, food safety, and animal welfare, as well as conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with USDA regulations. Additionally, Alicia Walker worked as a Microbiologist, performing tests on various pathogens and conducting sanitation inspections. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science in Hazardous Material Management from Jackson State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Jackson State University.