Laura Partida is FONA's newest certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists. Laura joined FONA in February as a Junior Flavorist and has now passed her written and oral examinations to earn the title of Certified Flavorist. Laura has eight years of experience in the flavor industry and has supported flavor creation for FONA's Beverage and Grain Business Unit Groups. She has a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Illinois, Chicago.