Michele Perchonok

Michele Perchonok

During IFT18 in Chicago, I was incredibly fortunate to take part in a panel session titled “Women: Be Your Own Champion.” The panel featured IFT Immediate Past President Cindy Stewart, IFT President-Elect Pam Coleman, University of Illinois professor Soo-Yeun Lee, and me, all reflecting on our experiences as women in the science of food profession.

It was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my IFT18 experience, and it taught me some important lessons about today’s IFT.

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Michele Perchonok, PhD, CFS
IFT President, 2018–2019
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Michele Perchonok