Anna Breard possesses extensive experience in food safety and quality assurance, currently serving as the Director of Quality Assurance at Applegate since April 2021. Prior roles include Food Safety and Quality Manager at Hormel Foods, where responsibilities included auditing quality and sanitation systems, and coordinating food safety reviews. Anna also held positions as Quality and Process Control Supervisor and Research Assistant at UMaine's Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory, contributing to research and laboratory management. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Maine and a Business Intelligence Certificate from Emory University. Anna's early career includes roles in education, customer service, and recreation coordination.