Kara Nielsen
Food trend expert, culinary industry professional
- Role
- Operations at UPSIDE Foods
- Location
- Oakland, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kara Nielsen
A long-standing trend insights and strategic innovation expert in the food and beverage industry, I practice the art and science of trendspotting and trend translating combining my background in culinary arts, hospitality, and food culture and history to place trends in a meaningful context and connect trend adoption to evolving consumer values.
Experience
Operations
Feb 2022 — Present · Berkeley, CA, US
Education
Boston University
MLA, Gastronomy
Diablo Valley College
Pastry & Baking Studies
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Intermediate & Advanced Certificates
2002 — 2004
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, French Studies
UC Berkeley Extension
Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate
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