Joy Youwakim
About Joy Youwakim
Joy Youwakim is a Product Quality Engineer at Apeel, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Agriculture, Environment, and Sustainability Sciences from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Current Role as Product Quality Engineer
Joy Youwakim currently serves as a Product Quality Engineer at Apeel, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she applies her expertise in agriculture, environment, and sustainability sciences to ensure product quality. Her background in economics enhances her ability to approach engineering challenges from a unique perspective, contributing to the development of sustainable solutions in the agricultural sector.
Previous Experience at Apeel
Prior to her current role, Joy Youwakim worked at Apeel as a Technical Field Specialist for three months in 2020, based in McAllen, Texas. This position allowed her to gain practical experience in the field, where she focused on applying technical knowledge to support product initiatives. Her transition from this role to Product Quality Engineer demonstrates her rapid career progression within the company.
Experience at Foundation Communities
Joy Youwakim worked at Foundation Communities as a Health Champion from 2017 to 2018 in the Austin, Texas area. In this role, she contributed to health-related initiatives, likely leveraging her background in social services. This experience provided her with insights into community health, which complements her work in sustainability and product quality.
Educational Background
Joy Youwakim studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Agriculture, Environment, and Sustainability Sciences from 2018 to 2020. This educational background equips her with a solid foundation in both economic principles and environmental sciences.
Research Contributions
Throughout her academic career, Joy Youwakim contributed to interdisciplinary research projects that integrate social and environmental services. Her work in this area reflects her commitment to addressing complex challenges at the intersection of agriculture, environment, and sustainability, which informs her current role in product quality engineering.