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Western New York IFT

WNYIFT is the regional section of the non-profit Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), covering central and western New York state.

Our members are involved in all segments of the food industry: Food & beverage manufacturing, food science & technology, food safety, packaging, innovation, R&D and more!​ We network, connect and grow in our careers together, and sometimes we gather just for a bit of fun!​

WNY Section Leadership

Genesis Chavez

President

Genesis Chavez

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Treasurer, Past President

Justin Marcus

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Events Coordinator

Cameron Fletcher

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Secretary

Joshua Housley

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Professional Leader, Ithaca Division

Ranee Anderson

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Brennen Campbell

Member At Large

Brennen Campbell

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Chang Chen

Member At Large

Chang Chen

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Member At Large

Stephano Chu

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Member At Large

Chris Donato

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Member At Large

Ronald Meléndrez-Alvarez

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Member At Large

Kathleen O'Donnell

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Member At Large

Olga Padilla-Zakour

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Irene-Marie Steg

Member At Large

Irene-Marie Stege

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Student Representative

Diane Makovic

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Student Representative

Jocelyn Blachar

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