Life is truly like a box of assorted chocolate truffles, each one offering its own unique flavor and texture. Some are irresistibly sweet and delightfully pleasant, while others carry a subtle hint of nuttiness. There are those that are soft and melty, melting gently on your tongue, contrasted by others that are delightfully crunchy or possess a complex bitter-sweetness. Many of these truffles leave behind a lingering sense of deep satisfaction and contentment. Similarly, your academic journey holds many diverse experiences.

Professional Journey and Personal Story

Scientific Leadership: Founding director of the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation, speaker at IFT and global food safety events, featured in SupplySide FBJ for her bold insights on truth, transformation, and industry innovation.

Family Story: A modern, multi-state household featured in HuffPost, where resilience, trust, and technology shape a unique definition of home.

Educational Advocacy: Parent of two accelerated learners, including a 17-year-old college graduate featured in the Chicago Tribune, Angela brings lived experience to her workshops and mentorship.

Scientific Leadership: Founding director of the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation, speaker at IFT and global food safety events, featured in SupplySide FBJ for her bold insights on truth, transformation, and industry innovation.

In the Media

Angela’s voice is shaping public understanding of food safety and education:

• Food Safety Magazine Podcast: “Advancing the Science and Practice of Sanitation”

• IAFP Member Profile

• Illinois Tech Seminar Series

• Chicago Tribune: “17-Year-Old College Graduate from Northbrook”

• HuffPost: “The Family That Lives Apart, But Very Together”

• SupplySide FBJ: “Truth, Tea, and Transformation”

These are a small sampling of the work she has been featured in. Angela also contributes to public conversations on everyday food safety—like whether ketchup needs refrigeration, as explored in the New York Times Cooking article she helped inform.