Taryn Horr Ccfs
About Taryn Horr Ccfs
Taryn Horr is a Managing Scientist with expertise in food safety and risk assessment. She holds a B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master's degree in Food Science from the University of Maryland.
Current Role at Exponent
Taryn Horr Ccfs serves as a Managing Scientist at Exponent, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she operates from Washington, District of Columbia, and focuses on leveraging her expertise in food safety and risk assessment. Taryn aims to enhance the organization's overall success through her leadership skills and technical knowledge.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Before her current role, Taryn worked at Exponent as a Senior Scientist from 2016 to 2020 and as a Scientist from 2014 to 2016. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects in Bowie, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., utilizing her engineering background to provide technical expertise and support.
Education and Expertise
Taryn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Systems Engineering with a focus on Bioprocessing from Virginia Tech, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at the University of Maryland, earning a Master's degree in Food Science from 2016 to 2019. Her academic background supports her expertise in food safety and risk assessment.
Work Experience at Virginia Tech
Taryn's early career included significant roles at Virginia Tech. She participated in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates in 2012 for two months. Additionally, she was involved in the Virginia Tech Senior Design project for a Peanut Processing Facility, which took place in Uganda, Africa, from 2012 to 2013.
Role at Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Taryn worked as a Production Supervisor at Maple Leaf Foods Inc from 2013 to 2014 for six months in Roanoke, Virginia. This role contributed to her practical experience in the food industry and enhanced her understanding of production processes.