Laura Dunn Nelson

Board Vice Chair

Vice President of Food Safety and Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy

Bringing to her role of Vice President of Food Safety and Global Alliances for Intertek Alchemy, Laura Dunn Nelson has 30 years of experience implementing food safety and quality control programs, advancing food safety cultures for processing, packaging, foodservice and retail operations.

Laura is a graduate of University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Laura has worked with global retailers and manufacturers in the implementation of their GFSI certification programs. Prior to joining Alchemy, Laura managed Sillliker’s South Region food testing laboratories, implemented ISO certifications and trained new food safety auditors.

Ms. Nelson has years of “hands-on” experience in testing food products for the presence of pathogens, toxins, and spoilage organisms and has assisted food companies in the successful implementation of good manufacturing practices (GMP), quality assurance, and HACCP programs.

In her current position, Laura is the strategic food industry liaison working with customers, regulators and associations to anticipate new regulations and industry trends and assist in the development of new solutions to help Alchemy’s global customers achieve operational success. Leveraging her deep understanding of the critical role of both frontline employees and supervisors in advancing a plants’ food safety culture, Laura integrates Alchemy’s adult learning expertise, innovative technology capabilities and emerging industry needs to help create solutions that drive operational excellence. Laura is an active member of numerous industry organizations including the Vice Chair of IAFP Food Safety Culture.