Julie has broad experience in designing and implementing Consumer and Sensory Research across all stages of the product development cycle. She has excellent proficiency at designing targeted research methods to meet project objectives and impact product direction. Her 25+ years of experience in CPG include food, skincare, and agriculture having held positions at Mary Kay, Land O’Lakes, and Hormel Foods as well as working as an independent consultant for General Mills, Schwan’s, and several smaller food and ag companies. Julie holds an MS in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.