MISSION STATEMENT
“To fulfill human needs for a quality food supply through science, technology and education.”
The mission of the Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section, and of its members. In keeping with this mission, SCIFTS is proud to bring you the latest advance in OUR journey toward its fulfillment.
SCIFTS’ By-Laws
SCIFTS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
SCIFTS 2025-2026 Executive Board and Committee Chairpersons
| POSITION | NAME | COMPANY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-President | McKenna Rivers | chair@scifts.net | |
| Co-President | Daniel Vovhuk | QAI | chair@scifts.net |
| Co-President Elect | Rosalia Garcia-Torres | chair-elect@scifts.net | |
| Co-President Elect | Michelle Tu | Orange Coast College | chair-elect@scifts.net |
| Secretary | secretary@scifts.net | ||
| Treasurer | Dan Rosson | McGill International | treasurer@scifts.net |
| Past Co-Chair | Sunil Mangalassary | Cal State Los Angeles | pastchair@scifts.net |
| Past Co-Chair | Changqi Liu | San Diego State University | pastchair@scifts.net |
| Member at Large | Dion Chang | ||
| Randy Kreienbrink | Randal Brink CFS Consultant | ||
| A.J. Silva | Orange Coast College | ||
| Student Representatives | Tatiana Padgett | Chapman University | |
| Manyi Lu Yiang | Chapman University | ||
| COMMITTEES | |||
| Advertising | Alfa Creative Service | ||
| Arrangements | Alfa Creative Service | ||
| Digital | Chun Choi | ||
| Distinguished Achievement Award | Brent Cross | ||
| Education and Research Grants | Mike Real | Real Food Marketing | |
| Employment | Christy Kadharmastan | Amway/Nutrilite | |
| Finance Committee | Katie Feicht | ||
| Hospitality | Tierney Bartling | ||
| Long Range Planning Co-Chairs | Katie Feicht | ||
| Randy Kreienbrink | Randal Brink CFS Consultants | ||
| Membership | Gregg Tamai | Sapphire Flavors & Fragrance | |
| New Professionals | Taylor Thompson | Chapman University | |
| Newsletter Editor | Randy Kreienbrink | Randal Brink CFS Consultants | |
| Nominations | Sunil Mangalassary | Cal State Los Angeles | |
| Changqi Liu | San Diego State University | ||
| Plant Tours | Celina Garcia | Chapman University | |
| Scholarships | |||
| Sports Co-Chairs | Holly Swartz | CJ Food & Nutrition | |
| Michelle Tu | Orange Coast College | ||
| Social Media | Sophie Moylan | Chapman University | |
| Standard Operating Procedures | Bonnie McKeever Gosline | Westco Ingredients | |
| Student Affairs/Travel Grants | Jill Golden | ||
| Student Product Development | A.J. Silva | Orange Coast College | |
| Suppliers Night Expo | Dan Rosson | McGill International | |
| Website | Linda Rogers | SCIFTS Office |