The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announced the selection of Christie A. Tarantino, FASAE, CAE, as the new IFT executive vice president.
March 7/Chicago/Press Release -- The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announced the selection of Christie A. Tarantino, FASAE, CAE, as the new IFT executive vice president. Tarantino, the current president and CEO of the Association Forum of Chicagoland, will lead IFT efforts to advance the science of food to ensure a safe and abundant food supply.
In her new role, she will oversee a wide array of IFT programs that serve 18,000 members and the food science and technology professions. This will include: the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, knowledge and learning programs, marketing communications campaigns, membership, partnerships, publications, science and policy initiatives, Feeding Tomorrow: the Foundation of IFT, and a variety of other programs.