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Catalina Ramírez Valderrama is a skilled professional in the food science and technology sector with experience spanning various roles. Currently serving as Global Specification Manager at Danone Nutricia Research, Catalina engages in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and portfolio optimization. Previous experience includes roles as R&D Food and Processing intern at AdalbaPro by Ÿnsect, where Catalina focused on the characterization of ingredient properties, and a Master Thesis Project at Wageningen University & Research, involving the analysis of emulsions derived from mealworm larvae. Earlier, Catalina held positions at Carvajal Empaques, advancing quality control processes, and participated in flavour development during an internship at Givaudan. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Food Science and Technology from Wageningen University & Research and a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes.