Devon Gholam

About Devon Gholam

Welcome! I\'m Devon, and you might know me by my killer dance moves, eclectic music tastes, or my overwhelming desire to keep it real all the time. But you might not know I\'ve been in the functional food and nutraceutical industry for 20+ years. I\'ve seen this industry from many vantage points-as a food and supplement formulator, in sales and technical sales roles, and as a writer and content creator. And through it all, I\'ve blended a love of science, a passion for education, and a dash of humor to share the good news of ingredients and innovation. Skilled Communicator and Content Creator: Editor at SupplySide Supplement Journal, 14+ articles in trade publications such as (freelance work) and Prepared Foods Magazine, 7+ speaking engagements at SupplySide and IFT events, co-host of The Dose Ingredient Podcast Seasoned Food Scientist and Formulator: Ph.D. from Purdue University, involvement in 30+ food and supplement SKU launches over career Passionate about Women\'s Health, Education, and Credible Science: Active member and volunteer for Women in Nutraceuticals, former member of SupplySide Food and Beverage Journal Editorial Advisory Board, creator of original content to educate on ingredient trends and innovative product launchesWhether you\'re looking for news on science-backed ingredients, want to keep up with current supplement trends, or need stellar playlist recommendations, I\'m here to educate, inspire, and have a lot of fun along the way!

Experience

1. Editor, Supplyside Supplement Journal

   Informa

   Oct 2025 — Present

   I\'ll be regularly contributing written and video content on supplement news as part of the SupplySide Supplement Journal contact team, providing in-house scientific expertise for the SupplySide content team, and strengthening SupplySide\'s position in the industry as a key pillar of the Informa Markets Health and Nutrition portfolio.

Education

• Purdue University

  Ph.D., M.S., Food Science

  2002 — 2007

• Western Michigan University

  B.S., Chemistry

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Technical Presentations
• Css
• Food Science
• R&D
• Food Processing
• Product Development
• Hplc
• Innovation
• Food
• Spss
• Commercialization
• Customer Presentations
• Food Manufacturing
• Sas
• Dairy
• Strategy
• Html
• Food Industry
• Food Technology
• Food Safety
• Web Design
• Statistics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Sensory Evaluation
• Flavors
• Food Microbiology
• Protein Chemistry
• Laboratory
• Php
• Gmp
• Microsoft Office
• Technical Writing