Currently: teach, advise, and advance the food science profession and foster the development of healthy and sustainable foods. Mentor: Setting career goals and developing strategies to achieve them. Advise: Teaching and Learning, Scientific Research Expertise: # 10+ years of experience working with students from high school through graduate degree # Expert-level understanding of challenges and opportunities in higher education # Support in establishing success networks and career roadmaps # Insights to US labor markets and global trends influencing professional growth Education and Research background: + Applied Science: Food Engineering and Processing with peer-publications, patent, and peer-review experience + Industry collaborations: Worked on projects that have an immediate impact + Sustainable solutions: Focus on food systems with emphasis on optimizing food supply chain and reduce waste ************ Disclaimer: Vinay Mannam is not an attorney. The information shared during calls or in any form of communication is for informational purposes only. It does not establish a service provider relationship between the speaker and the attendees, nor does it constitute legal advice. The information provided herein is only intended for general guidance and is not a substitute for specific legal counsel. Do not take legal action in sole reliance on the contents of the calls without seeking the advice of authorized counsel such as immigration attorneys. The information provided here is only a reflection of current legal developments and trends and as such, is not promised or guaranteed to be correct or complete and should not be relied upon as such. By attending the calls, you are acknowledging that no information offered during the course of the calls can be constituted as legal advice. Also, views expressed are my own and not the views of my employer.