Most recently, the new hire served as CEO of Shearer's Foods, a private‑label and contract manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers in North America.
The acquired company is a U.S. manufacturer of private label take-and-bake pizzas, flatbreads, strombolis, and calzones, among other product offerings.
The scholarships are courtesy of the org's Feeding Tomorrow Fund, which encourages, promotes, and rewards the excellence of students pursuing careers in the science of food.
Throughout her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated strong strategic insight, operational excellence, and a collaborative leadership style, the org says.
The philanthropy-focused food brand resonates with the growing number of people seeking to support authentic, cause-based brands via their retail spending.