20 Women Trailblazing the Future of Food Science
We love celebrating the powerful scientific breakthroughs and innovations being brought by women around the world each and every day. With leading scientists creating the future of food through plant-based, cell-based, and other exciting technologies, we’re thrilled to share some of their stories below.
We invite you to meet 20 incredible women building the future of food at some of the world’s most influential brands, fastest growing startups, and beyond. Then, share their stories on your network so we can re-envision a future for women in STEM — and build a kinder, more sustainable world for us all.
Dr. Courtney Blagrove, Co-Founder of Whipped Urban Dessert Lab
With a background in diabetes and metabolism nutrition, Dr. Blagrove is taking on the ice cream industry with a revolutionary new dairy-free ice cream company.
Dr. Karin Rotem-Wildeman, Chief Scientific Officer of LIVEKINDLY Collective
Dr. Rotem-Wildeman has been driving innovation in the food and beverage industry for over two decades, now using her chemical engineering background to accelerate the growth of plant-based protein.
Dr. Bianca Lê, Director of Cellular Agriculture Australia
A cell biologist by training, Dr. Lê is Australia’s leading pioneer in the future of cellular agriculture and sustainable protein.
Dr. Leila Strickland, CSO and Co-Founder of BIOMILQ
Dr. Strickland is using her cell biology expertise to empower mothers around the world by creating nutritious, breastmilk alternatives for infants.
Dr. Fei Luo, Co-Founder and CEO of Liven Proteins
Dr. Luo’s chemical engineering background is powering a new world of high-quality protein in Canada through precision fermentation technology.
Dr. Pallevi Srivastva, Head of Cell Culture Media & Process Development at Wildtype
With a molecular biology expertise, Dr. Srivastva is on the cutting edge of innovation in the future of cell-based seafood.
Dr. Patricia Bubner, CEO and Founder of Orbillion Bio
Dr. Bubner’s taking on a wild new world of cell-based wagyu beef, elk and bison with her deep science background in fungi and plants.
Dr. Serene C. Chng, Head of Research at Shiok Meats
Dr. Chng is catapulting the future of sustainable, cell-based seafood forward in Singapore with her expertise in developmental biology.
Dr. Jess Krieger, CEO and Co-Founder of Ohayo Valley
Dr. Krieger’s background in cellular and molecular biology is powering the creation of the next generation of cell-based meat technology.
Dr. Celeste Holz-Schietinger, VP of Product Innovation at Impossible Foods
As a biochemist by training, Dr. Holz-Schietinger is one of the industry’s leading flavor and taste innovators at Impossible Foods.
Dr. Jasmin Hume, CEO and Founder of Shiru
With a deep background in food chemistry, Dr. Hume is pioneering new technologies to create sustainable, animal-free proteins.
Dr. Nieves Martínez-Marshall, Founder and CEO of Novel Farms
As a biochemist by trade, Dr. Martínez-Marshall is building technology to scale and accelerate the growth of cell-based protein around the world.
Dr. Theresa Rothenbücher, CSO and Co-founder of Revo Foods
With an expertise in molecular biology, Dr. Rothenbücher is pioneering the future of 3-D printed plant-based seafood.
Dr. Meng Li, Director of Food Science at Eat Just
Dr. Li’s expertise in food science is the perfect fit for industry giant, Eat Just, and their quest to recreate the food system, starting with eggs.
Dr. Shannon Falconer, Co-Founder and CEO of Because Animals
Dr. Falconer’s background as a biochemist is leap frogging her groundbreaking company and the launch of the world’s first cell-based pet food.
Dr. Parisa Fallahi, Director of QSR Innovation at Beyond Meat
With a background in biosystems engineering, Dr. Fallahi is now bringing plant-based proteins to the masses.
Dr. Lisa Dyson, CEO and Founder of Air Protein
Dr. Dyson’s deep expertise in physics is empowering her to repurpose old NASA technology to create sustainable, animal-free protein.
Dr. Liz Specht, VP of Science and Technology at The Good Food Institute
A trailblazing advocate for alt protein, Dr. Specht and her biological sciences expertise have been integral to the development of the industry.
Dr. Siwen Deng, Co-Founder of Sundial Foods
Dr. Deng is a plant biology expert on a mission to launch clean label, hyper-realistic plant-based protein.
Dr. Abril Estrada, Chief Product Officer at Wild Earth
Dr. Estrada’s background in chemistry is empowering her to scale one of the world’s most exciting and innovative vegan pet food companies.
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