Sarah Herringshaw
About Sarah Herringshaw
Sarah Herringshaw serves as the Director of Restaurant Quality Assurance at The Wendy's Company, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in meat science and quality assurance, she focuses on enhancing customer experience and food safety across Wendy's global operations.
Current Role at Wendy's
Sarah Herringshaw serves as the Director of Restaurant Quality Assurance at The Wendy's Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is based in Ohio and is responsible for integrating multiple data streams to enhance customer experience and mitigate food safety risks across Wendy's restaurants globally. Her leadership in quality assurance focuses on maintaining high standards in food safety and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Wendy's
Prior to her current role, Sarah Herringshaw worked at The Wendy's Company in various capacities. She served as a Product Manager from 2014 to 2017 and later as the Quality Assurance Group Manager for Core Protein Products from 2017 to 2021. In these roles, she managed quality assurance processes and contributed to the improvement of Wendy's fresh beef supply.
Educational Background
Sarah Herringshaw earned her Master of Science in Animal Science with a focus on Meat Science from South Dakota State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from The Ohio State University, completed from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in food quality and safety.
Career in Meat Science
Before joining Wendy's, Sarah Herringshaw gained extensive experience in meat science. She worked as a Meat Science Academic Specialist at Michigan State University from 2011 to 2014 and as a Meat Science Laboratory Manager at the University of Wisconsin from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she completed internships focused on pork quality and swine health, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Passion for Education and Outreach
Sarah Herringshaw is passionate about educating and learning within the food industry. Her experience as an educator and outreach specialist at Michigan State University for three years reflects her commitment to sharing knowledge and improving practices in food safety and quality assurance.