Adelaide Leonard
About Adelaide Leonard
Adelaide Leonard is a Project Manager at Beyond Meat, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in food science and has held various roles in quality assurance and microbiology at Beyond Meat and Del Monte Foods.
Work at Beyond Meat
Adelaide Leonard has been employed at Beyond Meat since 2017. She began her tenure as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician, where she worked for 10 months. Following this role, she served as a Quality Assurance Specialist from 2018 to 2020 for two years. In 2020, she advanced to the position of Project Manager, a role she has held for four years. Her responsibilities in these positions have contributed to the company's focus on plant-based food products and quality assurance processes.
Previous Experience at Del Monte Foods
Before joining Beyond Meat, Adelaide Leonard worked at Del Monte Foods, Inc. as a Research and Development/Quality Assurance Intern in 2017. This internship lasted for five months and took place in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. During her time at Del Monte Foods, she gained experience in food quality assurance and research and development processes.
Education and Expertise
Adelaide Leonard studied at the University of Arkansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science. Her studies spanned from 2013 to 2017, providing her with a solid foundation in food science principles. This educational background supports her roles in quality assurance and project management within the food industry.
Group Fitness Instructor Role
In addition to her work in the food industry, Adelaide Leonard has been a Group Fitness Instructor at the University of Arkansas since 2015. This role has allowed her to engage with the community and promote health and wellness through fitness programs. Her experience in this position complements her professional background in food science and quality assurance.