The Advisory Council for the Cornell Institute of Food Science serves as an external advisory group to the co-Directors, faculty and students of the Institute. Members are asked for counsel and advice concerning programs in teaching, research and extension for the Institute of Food Science. The Council represents the variety of stakeholders with whom the Institute, through its programs, interact. It serves as a two-way communication channel providing advice and counsel on those issues which the co-Directors bring to the Council and serving as a mechanism by which concerns from the stakeholders can be brought to the attention of the co-Directors.
Current Advisory Council Members
Mr. Stephen A. Andon
Director
TIC Gums
Tom J. Aurand, PhD
Senior Director, R&D
Land O' Lakes, Inc.
Shen-Youn Chang, PhD
Vice President
Hero/Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp.
Nancy Clark
Old Chatham Sheepherding Co.
Paula Emerick, C.P.M.
Global Dairy Procurement
Starbucks Coffee Company
Steve Franz
Vice President of R&D
Rich Products Corporation
Andrew Gellert
President
Gellert Global Group
Patricia Hahn, PhD
Senior Fellow
General Mills Riverside Technology Center
Mr. Leslie Herzog
Principle Food Scientist, Unilever Foods Research and Development
Unilever Foods
Dr. Randy D. Huffman
Chief Food Safety Officer
Maple Leaf Foods
Kirk Kealey (Chair, 2010-2011)
Pepsi-Cola Co.
Marilyn A. Konopka
Constellation Wines U.S.
Mary Beth Gangloff
Senior R&D Manager
Gorton's
Mr. Ricke Kress
President
Southern Gardens Citrus
Dr. Jonathan Licker
Principal Scientist
Frito-Lay R&D
Chuck Marble
Vice President of Operations
Ian's Natural Foods
Mr. James E. Matthews
VP-Innovation and Quality
Heinz North America
Moira McGrath
President
Opus International Inc.
Melissa Musiker, MPP, RD, LD
Vice President of Food and Nutrition Policy
APCO Worldwide
Ms. Kathleen O’Donnell (Chair 2008-2009)
Food Safety Specialist
Wegman’s Food Markets, Inc.
Erica Reiner
Vice President, Strategic Business Development
David Michael & Company, Inc.
Mr. Peter Salmon
Founder
International Food Network, Inc.
Ms. Marlene Quijano (Chair Elect 2011-2012)
Director, Snacks & Cereal Sector
Kraft Foods
Dr. David Smith
VP R&D and Quality
Pepperidge Farm, Inc.
Marie Wright
Global Flavor Creation Manager
International Flavors and Fragrances