WFA: Americas – Horizon Organic’s Patricia Stroup Says Influence, Branding Key to Leadership
Patricia Stroup, Chief Operating Officer of Horizon Organic and former Chief Procurement Officer at Nestlé SA, said at Expana’s Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) conference in Chicago today that effective leadership hinges on influence, personal branding and stakeholder diplomacy, not rank or authority alone. Stroup outlined a framework that can help advance through a […]
WFA: Americas: Leaders Urge Skill-Building and Responsible Deployment of AI
A panel featuring Luana Clapis, Chief Data Officer of Expana; Natalie McCaffery, AI-LEAF Institute Youth Education Project Lead at AIVO Institute; and Mary Snapp, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Microsoft, held during Expana’s Women in Food & Agriculture in Chicago discussed how artificial intelligence is reshaping the food and agriculture sectors and what leaders […]
WFA: Americas – Inclusive Culture and Building Teams that Endure
Expana’s Women in Food & Agriculture event in Chicago brought together industry leaders to discuss diversity, inclusion, and culture within the sector. Today (September 22) the event’s delegates attended a panel on belonging by design explored building teams and cultures that endure. Panelists included moderator Denitresse Ferrell, Founder & CEO of Culture Refinery; Christopher Bylone […]
5 minutes with… Microsoft’s Mary Snapp on AI Innovation in Food and Farming
With AI’s potential to reshape the agrifood sector at the top of every leader’s agenda, few bring as much insight and experience to the conversation as Mary Snapp. Over nearly four decades at Microsoft, she broke ground as the company’s first female lawyer and later led major initiatives across engineering, product development, and global philanthropy. […]
Sodexo’s Chantal Randolph-Schall on How You Move From Burnout to Balance
As the corporate world continues to evolve post-pandemic, leaders like Chantal Randolph-Schall are helping redefine what sustainable success looks like for women in demanding industries. Chantal, Vice President of Operations for Sodexo’s Corporate Services segment, will be hosting a workshop on “Enhancing Productivity Without Burnout” at WFA: Americas, taking place on Monday, September 22 at […]
Finding the Perfect Match: Behind the Scenes of the WFA Program
In food and agriculture, the right guidance at the right time can be truly life-changing. That’s exactly why the Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program was created- to connect women across the industry with mentors who understand their challenges, support their goals, and help them thrive. Since its launch in 2021, this […]
Why Attend the WFA: Americas Summit
The WFA: Americas Summit is more than just an industry event. It’s a powerful platform where women leaders in agrifood come together to chart the course for a more resilient, inclusive, and innovative future. Taking place September 21–22, 2025, in Chicago, this gathering celebrates the trailblazing women whose leadership is transforming the food and […]
Full Circle Support: From Mentee to Mentor with Women in Food and Agriculture
Since its inception, the Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program has paired hundreds of female mentees with experienced mentors of any gender, creating a beneficial partnership that improves the skills of both parties. The relationships formed provide the space for career growth, confidence building and meaningful peer support that crosses generations, job descriptions […]
Trailblazing Together: A Mentor and Mentee’s Experiences of Women in Food and Agriculture Program
Mentorship has long been recognized as one of the most effective tools for personal and professional development. It creates a space where experience meets ambition, where challenges are met with guidance, and where both mentors and mentees gain new experiences and skills. Mentorship can offer a way for people in the industry to take ownership […]
Beyond the Match: WFA Mentorship Alumni Explore Their Next Steps
Former mentors and mentees of the WFA Mentorship Program reunited for a bonus online workshop, “Learning from Mentorship – Your Next Steps’. Offering a space to reflect, reconnect, and plan ahead. This bonus session, supported by Alltech, brought together alumni of the initiative to revisit their mentorship journeys, explore lessons learned, and discuss how to build […]
