The Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) program is a highly selective global leadership program established for new professionals in the science of food who are eager to expand their leadership and networking skills in order to enhance and grow their careers. In 2020, the ELN program included a total of 42 participants—14 from academia, one from government, and 27 from industry. The cohort was comprised of 32 women and 10 men from seven countries.
Given the COVID-19 pandemic, the ELN program tra…