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.
In…