Mission
To develop, promote and support the current and next generation of food and beverage industry professionals through food industry awareness and scholarship programs while working in close collaboration with CSIFT.
Vision
To strengthen the science of food within the Chicagoland food and beverage industry to address ever growing global needs.
CFSF will enhance the science of food by:
- Inspiring all ages to be engaged in food sciences
- Supporting future and current food and beverage professionals in their endeavors
Leadership Team
Chair
Upasana Hariram
Mérieux NutriSciences
Chair-Elect
Linda Perucca
Perucca Advantage LLC
Past Chair
Laura Saran
LJS Food Solutions
Treasurer
Michael Gross
Clutch Global
Secretary
Samantha Fonseca
Board Member
Rakesh Amin
Amin Talati
Board Member
Demetrio Garcia
Golden Hill Foods
Board Member
Maddie Gerling
Aryzta
Board Member
Courtney Gwinn
Griffith Foods
Board Member
James Nasella
Tate & Lyle
Board Member
Linda Perucca
Perucca Advantage LLC
Board Member
Alan Reed
Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network
Board Member
Kantha Shelke
Corvus Blue
Board Member
Tim Stubbs
Dairy Management
Board Member
Athena Uslander
Silverland Bakery