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
| 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE BOARD | |||
| Co-President | Sunil Mangalassary, Ph.D. Changqi Liu, Ph.D. | Cal State Los Angeles Cal State San Diego | chair@scifts.net chair@scifts.net |
| Co-President Elect Co-President Elect | McKenna Rivers Daniel Vovchuk | QAI | chair-elect@scifts.net chair-elect@scifts.net |
| Secretary | John Miklavcic, Ph.D. | Chapman University | secretary@scifts.net |
| Treasurer | Dan Rosson | McGill International | treasurer@scifts.net |
| Past President | Elizabeth Cuff | Retired | pastchair@scifts.net |
| Member at Large | Dion Chang Rosalia Garcia-Torres Randy Kreienbrink | Cal State Northridge Artemis International | |
| Student Rep Student Rep | Alex Mathios Celina Garcia | Cal Poly Pomona Cal State Los Angeles | |
| COMMITTEE CHAIRS | |||
| 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 Kadharmestan | | |
| Finance Committee Chair | Katie Feicht | Asta Food Research | |
| Historian | |||
| Hospitality | Tierney Bartling | Dongsheng Foods USA Inc. | |
| Long Range Planning | Katie Feicht Randy Kreienbrink | ||
| New Professional | Taylor Thompson | ||
| Membership | Gregg Tamai | Sapphire Flavors & Fragrances | |
| Newsletter Editor | Randy Kreienbrink | Artemis International | |
| Plant Tours | Holly Swartz | CJ Food and Nutrition | |
| San Diego Sub-section Development | Gregg Tamai | Sapphire Flavors & Fragrances | |
| Scholarship | Cathleen Howick | ||
| Social Media | Sophie Moylan | Chapman | |
| Southern California Faculty Consortium | Dr. Olive Li | Cal Poly Pomona | |
| Sports Co-Chair Sports Co-Chair | Holly Swartz Michelle Tu | CJ Food and Nutrition | |
| Student Affairs and Travel Grants | Jill Golden | Retired from Orange Coast College | |
| Student Product Development Competition | Michelle Tu AJ Silva | ||
| Suppliers Night | Dan Rosson | Ingredient Consortium | |