Mariceli Rodriguez (Mari)

Mariceli (Mari) Rodriguez has a strong background in research and development, food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory. Mariceli (Mari) has worked at multiple companies, including Welch's, Campbell Soup Company, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, and Cadbury plc. In their most recent role as Vice President Research & Development, Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory at Welch's, they led all technical aspects of the company's innovation and productivity agenda, as well as food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory. Prior to that, they served as Sr. Director Research and Development at Campbell Soup Company, where they led teams in developing and commercializing numerous new products in the soup, sauces, broth, juice, and beverage categories. At Dr Pepper Snapple Group, they guided the product development team and strengthened working relationships with international units. At Cadbury plc, they held various roles, including Director & Technical Business Partner, Director of Product Development, and Leader of International Product Development and Applied Research. Mariceli (Mari) has extensive experience in innovation and technical capabilities.

Mariceli Rodriguez, also known as Mari, holds a Master's degree in Food Science & Nutrition from the University of Florida. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at the Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. The exact years of enrollment and completion for both degrees were not provided.