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WFFC Announces 2019 Scholarship Recipients
Glen Rock, NJ – Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) is pleased to announce the 2019 WFFC scholarship award recipients.
Diane Lachhman is the 2019 recipient of the Rita Flynn Memorial Fragrance Scholarship Award. She is currently set to graduate this spring with a Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC. Diane has interned and volunteered for a variety of organizations including the Fragrance Foundation, Look Good Feel Better, Pour le Monde Parfums and Glow Concept. Her further goals include to achieve a Master’s degree in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management.
Madeleine Bee is the 2019 recipient of the WFFC Flavor Scholarship Award. She is a PhD candidate in Food Science at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Madeleine’s research has centered in flavor chemistry specifically with SPME, GC-MS analytical techniques. She has collaborated with E&J Gallo implementing work for quality control of grapes on an industrial scale. Additionally, Madeleine has volunteered with organizations including Cornell’s Graduate and Professional Women’s Network and developed a high school-level curriculum to integrate flavor chemistry labs into traditional chemistry classes to improve safety and expose students to food science.
For more information please visit our website www.wffc.org or contact us at info@wffc.org
About the WFFC
The WFFC, Inc. was founded in 1982 by women employed in various capacities in the U.S. flavor and fragrance industry. This organization was borne out of a recognized need for a networking, education and support system for women in our industry. Our mission has been and remains to this day to provide a center of education, camaraderie, support and networking opportunities for women in our industry. Our membership encompasses women involved in sales, purchasing, customer service as well as technical careers.
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Press Coverage of WFFC’s 2017 Charitable Donations
WFFC Gives to Bottomless Closet, Center for Hope & Safety, and Others
Glen Rock, NJ – Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce, Inc. (WFFC) continues to support worthy causes both inside and outside its industry with charitable contributions.
During 2017, the General Board of Directors made donations to the following organizations: Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Bottomless Closet, Center for Hope & Safety, Feeding Florida, Hispanic Federation, La Casa De Don Pedro, Roses For Autism and Texas Diaper Bank.
The Cincinnati chapter donated to the following organizations: American Red Cross, Crayons to Computers Cincinnati, Dress for Success Cincinnati, Gorman Heritage Farm and Matthew 25: Ministries.
The Chicago chapter donated to Dream for Kids, UC Health Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project.
“It has been a difficult year with sickness and numerous natural disasters. Many women, children and men are in need and the WFFC is committed to helping those less fortunate. I would like to thank all of our chapters for their generous contributions and support,” says Amy Marks-McGee, WFFC President.
For more information please visit our website www.wffc.org or contact us at info@wffc.org
About the WFFC
The WFFC, Inc. was founded in 1982 by women employed in various capacities in the U.S. flavor and fragrance industry. This organization was borne out of a recognized need for a networking, education and support system for women in our industry. Our mission has been and remains to this day to provide a center of education, camaraderie, support and networking opportunities for women in our industry. Our membership encompasses women involved in sales, purchasing, customer service as well as technical careers.
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Press Coverage of WFFC’s 2017 Scholarship Recipients
WFFC Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients
Glen Rock, NJ – Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce, Inc. (WFFC) is pleased to announce the 2017 WFFC scholarship award recipients.
Anna Horowitz is the 2017 recipient of the Rita Flynn Memorial Fragrance Scholarship Award. Ms. Horowitz is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in The Science of Perfumery at Brown University, a program which she developed with the Brown faculty. She has interned with the R&D Fragrance Portfolio at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). Her goal is to achieve a Master’s degree from the ISIPCA (Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, de la Cosmétique et de L’aromatique Alimentaire) in Scent Design and Creation. Ms. Horowitz volunteers her time as a board member for Brown University Students, Brown University Broadcasting and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Christina Chen is the 2017 recipient of the WFFC Flavor Scholarship Award. Ms. Chen is a student at Cornell University majoring in Food Science. She has been selected for two consecutive internships at Takasago International Corporation. There she gained valuable experiences in flavor creation, food science and product development. In 2015, she joined an Institute of Food Technologies Student Association (IFTSA) team competition with a challenge to create a calcium rich food product for women living in the Middle East and North Africa. The result was an ingenious use of egg shells in dough for couscous. Ms. Chen has also actively participated in Cornell University’s Dairy Products Sensory Team and won the 2014-2015 Ocean Spray product development competition.
For more information please visit our website www.wffc.org or contact us at info@wffc.org
About the WFFC
The WFFC, Inc. was founded in 1982 by women employed in various capacities in the U.S. flavor and fragrance industry. This organization was borne out of a recognized need for a networking, education and support system for women in our industry. Our mission has been and remains to this day to provide a center of education, camaraderie, support and networking opportunities for women in our industry. Our membership encompasses women involved in sales, purchasing, customer service as well as technical careers.
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WFFC Gives to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, La Casa de Don Pedro, and Others
Glen Rock, NJ – Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce, Inc. (WFFC) continues to support worthy causes both inside and outside its industry with charitable contributions.
During 2016, the General Board of Directors made donations to the following organizations: Bottomless Closet, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and La Casa de Don Pedro.
The Cincinnati chapter donated to Matthew 25: Ministries, Dress for Success Cincinnati, and Crayons to Computers – the Cincinnati location.
Dreams for Kids was the beneficiary of the Chicago chapter donation.
“The WFFC recognizes women, children and men in need and is committed to helping those less fortunate. I would like to thank all of our chapters for their generous contributions and support,” says Amy Marks-McGee, WFFC President.
For more information please visit our website www.wffc.org or contact us at info@wffc.org
About the WFFC
The WFFC, Inc. was founded in 1982 by women employed in various capacities in the U.S. flavor and fragrance industry. This organization was borne out of a recognized need for a networking, education and support system for women in our industry. Our mission has been and remains to this day to provide a center of education, camaraderie, support and networking opportunities for women in our industry. Our membership encompasses women involved in sales, purchasing, customer service as well as technical careers.
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Press Coverage of WFFC’s 2016 Charitable Donations
Press Coverage of WFFC’s 2016 Scholarship Recipients
WFFC Announces 2016 Scholarship Recipients
Glen Rock, NJ – Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce (WFFC) is pleased to announce the 2016 WFFC scholarship award recipients.
Natali Bernstein is the 2016 recipient of the Rita Flynn Memorial Fragrance Scholarship Award. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership specialized in Strategic Planning at Quinnipiac University. Ms. Bernstein is a co-founder of the Employees Activity Committee at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF). Through this committee, she organizes several events such as Toys for Tots, Women Aware, The Giving Tree, The Salvation Army New Brunswick Corps, Movember Foundation, and Earthshare.
Penni Clemons is the 2016 recipient of the WFFC Flavor Scholarship Award. While working full-time in the Logistics Department at Flavor Producers, Ms. Clemons is working towards her Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management at Ashford University. In addition to her stellar academic records, Ms. Clemons has long been a community contributor to the Milford High School since 2008. She has served on its Board of Directors, and chaired several committees, such as Milford High School Touchdown Club, Milford Athletic Booster, Team Hoodie, Team Yard Signs/ Decals and the Youth Football and Cheerleading programs.
For more information please visit our website www.wffc.org or contact us at info@wffc.org
About the WFFC
The WFFC, Inc. was founded in 1982 by women employed in various capacities in the U.S. flavor and fragrance industry. This organization was borne out of a recognized need for a networking, education and support system for women in our industry. Our mission has been and remains to this day to provide a center of education, camaraderie, support and networking opportunities for women in our industry. Our membership encompasses women involved in sales, purchasing, customer service as well as technical careers.
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