Brooke Bartz, PhD
About Brooke Bartz, PhD
Brooke Bartz, PhD, is an R & D Scientist II at General Mills, specializing in Totino’s Pizza. She has extensive experience in poultry and animal science, with a background in research and development.
Current Position at General Mills
Brooke Bartz, PhD, is currently employed at General Mills as an R & D Scientist II, specifically working with Totino’s Pizza since August 2020. In this capacity, she is responsible for research and development, applying her extensive background in poultry and animal science to the food industry.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Bartz earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Animal Science & Poultry Science from North Carolina State University, completing this advanced degree between 2016 and 2020. Prior to this, she achieved a Master’s Degree in Poultry Science from the same university from 2014 to 2016. Brooke also holds a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, which she obtained in 2013.
Professional Experience in Research and Development
Brooke's career in research and development spans multiple roles. At NC State University, she served as a Graduate Research Assistant during her PhD candidacy from 2016 to 2020 and during her master’s studies from 2014 to 2016. Prior to these roles, she worked as an Animal Welfare Intern at Kraft Foods Group in Madison, Wisconsin, and as a GENESIS Intern at Cooperative Resources International in Shawano, Wisconsin, contributing to genetic research and animal welfare practices.
Previous Roles in Academia
Before joining the corporate world, Brooke worked in various academic positions. At the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, she served as both a Teacher Assistant and a Meat Lab Assistant from 2012 to 2013. These roles enabled her to contribute to and support the academic learning environment, providing both hands-on and theoretical knowledge to students in the field of animal sciences.
Early Career and Farm Management Experience
Brooke's professional journey began on her family’s farm, Annie Bo Peep Sheep Ranch, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, where she worked as a Farm Hand from 2000 to 2008. Additionally, she worked at Mill's Fleet Farm for seven years, gaining significant experience in sales and customer service. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in farm management, animal care, and customer relations.