As the Director - Global Sensory & Innovation at Edlong, an award-winning flavor company, Julie leads all sensory and innovation functions for Edlong, ensuring that Edlong's Taste Technology Solutions consistently meet and exceed customer and consumer expectations. Julie has extensive experience in the food industry including over 20 years in the sensory field, a degree from Purdue University in Foods, Nutrition and Business/Dietetics, a Master of Science in Nutrition Education from Rosalind Franklin University, and completion of the UC Davis Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program.