Monica Contreras

Monica Contreras is a Senior Product Developer at Whole Foods Market, specializing in personal care, lifestyle, and pet care since June 2022. Previously, Monica served as an R&D Formulator at ColourPop Cosmetics, where innovative product development opportunities were identified, and formulas were developed based on emerging industry trends. Additionally, Monica worked as a Formulation Chemist at Goodkind Co, developing various care formulations while monitoring consumer needs and marketing trends. Early experience includes a position as a Laboratory Research Assistant at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, where work involved synthesizing nano-fibers for bioengineered tissue scaffolds. Monica holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, a postgraduate degree in Data Science and Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Austin, and certifications in Cosmetic Science from UCLA Extension and Formula Botanica.