Lauren M. Olson
About Lauren M. Olson
Lauren M. Olson is an Associate Product Strategic Manager at Glanbia Nutritionals, specializing in Aseptic Bottling. With a background in food science and extensive experience in various roles within the industry, she is passionate about the impact of food on people's lives.
Current Role at Glanbia Nutritionals
Lauren M. Olson serves as the Associate Product Strategic Manager for Aseptic Bottling at Glanbia Nutritionals. She has held this position since 2020 and works in Corona, California. In her role, she focuses on strategic product management within the aseptic bottling sector, contributing to the development and optimization of product offerings.
Previous Experience at Glanbia Nutritionals
Prior to her current role, Lauren worked at Glanbia Nutritionals in several capacities. She was an Associate Product Strategic Manager for Protein RTD Beverages from 2019 to 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, she participated in the Food Science Management Development Graduate Program from 2018 to 2020 and worked as a Customer Service Representative from 2018 to 2019 in Carlsbad, California. Her experience spans formulation science and customer service within the nutritionals sector.
Education and Leadership at Oregon State University
Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. During her time at the university, she held the position of President of the Food & Fermentation Science Club from 2017 to 2018, demonstrating her leadership in the field. She also gained practical experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and worked in various roles at the OSU Creamery and Sensory Lab.
Internship Experience in Food Science
Lauren has completed several internships that contributed to her expertise in food science. She interned as a Milk Powder Technology Intern at Hilmar Cheese Company in 2016 and as a Research & Development Intern at OFD Foods, LLC in 2017. These experiences provided her with hands-on knowledge in food processing and product development.
Community Involvement and Personal Interests
Outside of her professional career, Lauren actively participates in her local community. She enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, exploring new breweries and restaurants, and attending musical theater performances. Her passion for food and people drives her belief in the positive impact of food on daily life.