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
| 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BOARD | |||
| President | Elizabeth Cuff | Retired | chair@scifts.net |
| Co-President Elect Co-President Elect | Sunil Mangalassary, Ph.D. Changqi Liu, Ph.D. | Cal State Los Angeles Cal State San Diego | 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 Co-President Past Co-President | Tatiana Miranda Jonathan Tong | Unilever Boundelle Fresh | pastchair@scifts.net pastchair@scifts.net |
| Member at Large | Dion Chang Rosalia Garcia-Torres Randy Kreienbrink | Cal State Northridge Artemis International | |
| Student Rep Student Rep | Sophie Moylan Kirsten Wong | Cal Poly Pomona Chapman University | |
| COMMITTEE CHAIRS | |||
| Advertising | Alfa Creative Service | ||
| Arrangements | Alfa Creative Service | ||
| Digital | Richard van Niekerk | Green Boy | |
| 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 | Accurate Ingredients | |
| Long Range Planning | Katie Feicht Randy Kreienbrink | ||
| New Professional | Katrina Jully | Joolies California Superfruit | |
| Membership | Jeanine Neal | SPI Group | |
| Newsletter Editor | Randy Kreienbrink | Artemis International | |
| Plant Tours | Holly Swartz | BDS Naturals | |
| San Diego Sub-section Development | Gregg Tamai | Sapphire Flavors & Fragrances | |
| Scholarship | Dr. Jing Zhau | San Diego State University | |
| Social Media – LinkedIn | Amy Graham | Clausen Quality Chocolate | |
| Southern California Faculty Consortium | Dr. Olive Li | Cal Poly Pomona | |
| Sports Chair | Holly Swartz | BDS Naturals | |
| Student Affairs and Travel Grants | Jill Golden | ||
| Student Product Development Competition | |||
| Suppliers Night | Dan Rosson | Ingredient Consortium | |