Katie Lanfranki
About Katie Lanfranki
Katie Lanfranki is a Project Coordinator 2 at Beyond Meat, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master's degree in Food Industry Leadership from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Food Science from California Polytechnic State University.
Work at Beyond Meat
Katie Lanfranki currently holds the position of Project Coordinator 2 at Beyond Meat, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she contributes to various projects aimed at advancing the company's mission to provide plant-based meat alternatives. Her work involves coordinating project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project execution.
Education and Expertise
Katie Lanfranki earned a Master's degree in Food Industry Leadership from the University of Southern California, completing her studies from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Food Science with a minor in Packaging from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she completed an Associate of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature at Irvine Valley College between 2017 and 2019.
Professional Background
Katie Lanfranki has a diverse professional background in the food industry. She worked at Rise Baking Company in various roles, including Food Technologist II and Research and Development Supervisor, from 2018 to 2021. Her earlier experience includes positions at California Polytechnic State University, where she served as a Student Quality Assurance Production Manager and an Undergraduate Student Researcher. She also worked as a Middle School Coordinator for SLO County Drug & Alcohol Services and as a Law Clerk at California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Katie Lanfranki has held several positions that contributed to her expertise in food science and quality assurance. At California Polytechnic State University, she was involved in quality assurance and research projects in the Cal Poly Pilot Plant. Her role as a Research & Development Technologist at Rise Baking Company involved developing new food products. Additionally, she gained experience as an Innovation & Quality Intern at Olam International.