Kara A. Bresnahan
About Kara A. Bresnahan
Kara A. Bresnahan serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs at Brightseed, a position she has held since 2022. With a robust background in nutritional sciences and regulatory affairs, she has previously worked with organizations such as the World Bank Group, Kerry, Geltor, Exponent, and PATH.
Work at Brightseed
Kara A. Bresnahan has served as the Director of Regulatory Affairs at Brightseed since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and ensuring that the company meets all necessary legal and scientific standards in the development of its products. Her expertise in regulatory affairs supports Brightseed's mission to innovate in the health and food sectors.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Affairs
Before joining Brightseed, Bresnahan held several significant positions in regulatory affairs. She worked at Geltor as the Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she was with Kerry as the Principal Regulatory Scientist and Senior Manager of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Senior Scientist in the Chemical Regulation and Food Safety Group at Exponent from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Kara A. Bresnahan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences and French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed in 2009. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutritional Science and Global Health from the same university from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Master's in Public Health (MPH) with an emphasis in Nutrition and Epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2014 to 2016.
Background in Clinical Trials and Research
Bresnahan has a strong background in designing animal studies and clinical trials. She worked as a Science Consultant for the World Bank Group on a clinical trial focused on child health and development in Madagascar from 2015 to 2016. Her experience in critically reviewing scientific literature enhances her capability to navigate complex regulatory environments effectively.
Partnerships and Innovation in Health
Throughout her career, Kara A. Bresnahan has built cross-sector partnerships aimed at innovating health and food product development. She demonstrates a commitment to leveraging scientific knowledge to meet regulatory demands while supporting the development of new nutritional products.