I am the co-founder and Vice President of Research and Development at Voyage Foods, a food-tech company in Oakland, California. My work is focused on future-proofing pantry essentials by creating sustainable and allergen-free alternatives to everyday favorites like peanut butter, hazelnut spread, chocolate, and coffee.

I grew up in Rochester, Minnesota, where my curiosity for food began with childhood memories of state fair hush puppies and Sweet Martha’s cookies. In high school, I discovered food science as the perfect blend of my love for baking and my strengths in math and science. That path led me to Purdue University, where I studied food chemistry and microbiology and learned from incredible mentors who shaped my approach to research.

During college and graduate school, I gained experience through internships with major food companies and started a blog called Appeasing a Food Geek, where I shared the science behind everyday cooking. Today, at Voyage Foods, I bring that same curiosity and rigor to creating foods that are delicious, accessible, and better for both people and the planet.

I am proud to have helped lead our team in raising more than 95 million dollars in funding and in building our own manufacturing facility before our Series A. It is exciting to see how our vision and execution have resonated with investors and customers alike.

I was honored to be recognized as one of 50 women shaping the future of food, and I remain motivated by the possibility of making food systems more sustainable, affordable, and joyful for everyone