Background

Kiri received both her BS and MS in Food Science and Nutrition from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. While in school, she interned at Rodelle working on vanilla in various food and beverage applications. Currently, Kiri works on development within the plant-based space as an associate food scientist at Archer Daniels Midland in Erlanger, Ky., supporting growth and development of the plant-based meat alternatives category. In her free time, Kiri enjoys coaching cross country and spending time outside.  

IFT Highlights

Kiri has served as a volunteer with IFT since 2019. Kiri was the 2020-2021 President of IFTSA and was chair of the Excellence in Leadership award as well as several committees and task forces including Nominations/Elections and Strategic Planning.   

Education

BS in Food Science and Nutrition, Minor in Gerontology from Colorado State University

MS in Food Science and Nutrition from Colorado State University