As a principal development scientist at Conagra Brands Inc., Ms. Herrera has made significant contributions to the field of meat science and product development.
BOLINGBROOK, IL, January 09, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Vanessa Herrera has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
As a principal development scientist at Conagra Brands Inc., Ms. Herrera has made significant contributions to the field of meat science and product development. Currently, her role involves conceptualizing and developing prototypes for dry meat snacks, managing tasks with limited supervision and driving product development from concept to commercialization. With over 15 years of experience, Ms. Herrera has honed her expertise in meat science, meat product development and processed meats while becoming adept at prioritizing competing priorities and regularly reassessing them to ensure alignment with goals.
Ms. Herrera began her career as a chemist at Garden State Laboratories Inc. in 2008, where she developed foundational skills in chemistry over several years that later informed her work in food science. In 2010, she joined Innophos as a research associate, where she contributed until 2015 when she advanced to senior research associate, a position she held from 2015 to 2016. During her tenure at Innophos, she gained valuable experience in research and development, which paved the way for her subsequent roles.
In 2017, Ms. Herrera transitioned to the role of scientist at Innophos and continued to expand her knowledge and expertise until 2019. Thereafter, she joined Tyson Foods Inc. as a food scientist II, where she further refined her skills in food science and product innovation between 2019 and 2021. Ms. Herrera's journey culminated when she stepped into her current position at Conagra Brands in 2021. Since joining, she has been instrumental in launching new products under the brand Duke's by enhancing their market presence and consumer appeal and has concentrated on providing high-quality, grass-fed meat options that align with the evolving preferences of consumers in the snack food industry.
Along with her industry experience, Ms. Herrera holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Kean University, which she completed in 2010. Moreover, her certification from the American Chemical Society underscores her commitment to professional excellence. To build upon her knowledge and further solidify her expertise in the field, Ms. Herrera is currently pursuing a master's degree in food science.
Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Ms. Herrera's success is deeply rooted in her hard work and dedication. This personal drive was inspired by her family, particularly her parents' perseverance and strong work ethic, and is mirrored in her professional achievements and her desire to set a positive example for her daughter, Emily. Above all, Ms. Herrera values service and is passionate about helping others succeed by building on their ideas and helping them advance their careers; therefore, she is dedicated to coaching and developing talent within the industry to contribute to the growth of the profession.
As she approaches the completion of her master's degree, Ms. Herrera is focused on becoming a mentor. She has already begun this journey with her first mentee and aims to make a significant impact by sharing her wealth of knowledge with aspiring food scientists. Outside of her professional life, Ms. Herrera is actively involved with Nourishing Hope; she enjoys walking, spending time in nature, sprinting, painting and crafting and is currently writing a graphic novel.
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