Podcast Theater Schedule
Date/Time
Track Title
Interview with
Sponsor
Wednesday
5/14/2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
5/14/2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
How to Shine as a Leader When 'Nothing Is Easy'
Jason Evans, Ph.D.,
Dean, College of Food Innovation and Technology, Johnson & Wales University
Wednesday
5/14/2025
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
5/14/2025
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chemical Safety for Food Processors
Brian Ronholm, M.A.,
Director of Food Policy, Consumer Reports
Jeremy Zenlea, M.B.A., Director, Health and Safety, EG America
Jeremy Zenlea, M.B.A., Director, Health and Safety, EG America
Wednesday
5/14/2025
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
5/14/2025
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Integrated Food Safety: The Need for a Comprehensive Solution
Michael Fang, Co-Founder, Spectacular Labs

Wednesday
5/14/2025
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
5/14/2025
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Beyond the Plate: Harnessing Environmental Sensors for Enhanced Food Safety
John O'Fallon, Senior Manager Environmental Sensors, Zebra Technologies

Wednesday
5/14/2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
5/14/2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
How to Leverage AI for Food Safety
Steven Lyon, Ph.D., Director, Food Safety—Field Operations, Chick-fil-A Inc.
Purni Wickramasinghe, Ph.D., Food Safety & Restaurant Solutions, Chick-fil-A Inc.
Purni Wickramasinghe, Ph.D., Food Safety & Restaurant Solutions, Chick-fil-A Inc.
Thursday
5/15/2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
5/15/2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Why Finished Product Testing Isn't the Answer
Sharon Beals, Founder, SKKB
Peter Taormina, Ph.D., Founder and President, Etna Consulting Group
Peter Taormina, Ph.D., Founder and President, Etna Consulting Group
Thursday
5/15/2025
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
5/15/2025
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
STOP Foodborne Illness' Leadership in Food Safety
Sandra Eskin, J.D., CEO, STOP Foodborne Illness
Thursday
5/15/2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
5/15/2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
How Simple Food Safety Culture Tools Can Make a Big Impact
Monica Khoury, Senior Quality Expert, Nestlé
Lily Yasuda, Program Manager, Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness
Lily Yasuda, Program Manager, Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness
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How to Shine as a Leader When 'Nothing Is Easy'
Wednesday, May 14; 11:00am
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Chemical Safety for Food Processors
Wednesday, May 14; 11:30am
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Wednesday, May 14; 12:00pm
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Wednesday, May 14; 12:30pm
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How to Leverage AI for Food Safety
Wednesday, May 14; 1:00pm
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Wednesday, May 14; 1:30pm
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Why Finished Product Testing Isn't the Answer
Thursday, May 15; 11:00am
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Thursday, May 15; 11:30am
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Thursday, May 15; 12:00pm
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STOP Foodborne Illness' Leadership in Food Safety
Thursday, May 15; 12:30pm
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How Simple Food Safety Culture Tools Can Make a Big Impact
Thursday, May 15; 1:00pm
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Thursday, May 15; 1:30pm