Yecenia Rivera
About Yecenia Rivera
Yecenia Rivera is an Associate Food Technologist at Beyond Meat, where she has worked since 2021. She previously held positions as a Laboratory Technician and Senior Laboratory Technician at the same company, and she earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Work at Beyond Meat
Yecenia Rivera has been employed at Beyond Meat since 2019. She initially served as a Laboratory Technician for six months before transitioning to the role of Senior Laboratory Technician, where she worked for one year until 2021. Currently, she holds the position of Associate Food Technologist, a role she has maintained for three years. Her work at Beyond Meat involves contributing to the development of plant-based food products.
Education and Expertise
Yecenia Rivera earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She attended UCLA from 2015 to 2019, where she gained foundational knowledge in biological sciences. This educational background supports her expertise in food technology and product development.
Background
Yecenia Rivera's career in food technology began at Beyond Meat, where she has progressively advanced her role over the years. Her experience includes working in laboratory settings, focusing on the science behind plant-based food products. This background has equipped her with practical skills relevant to her current position.
Professional Development
Throughout her tenure at Beyond Meat, Yecenia Rivera has developed her skills in food technology. Her progression from Laboratory Technician to Senior Laboratory Technician and now to Associate Food Technologist reflects her commitment to professional growth in the food industry.