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Lara Rodriguez is an impact-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in the agrifood innovation sector. Her passion for food innovation was ignited during her career in the R&D and product development department at PepsiCo. Since then, she has been actively involved in collaborative innovation projects, focusing on food regional ecosystems and clusters.As Senior Programme Manager at EIT Food, Lara leads initiatives aimed at improving the food system and she oversees the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Programme, which focuses on upskilling female entrepreneurs in Europe to help them succeed in their businesses. Her work has significantly boosted female entrepreneurship within the agrifood sector over the past five years. In her role at the Think and Do Tank on Healthy Ageing, Lara helps shape strategies that promote healthy ageing solutions. Her expertise in programme management, open innovation, and driving impact in the food ecosystem has made her a key figure in fostering collaboration and innovation.Lara holds a degree in Nutrition from the University of Valladolid, a degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Burgos, and a Master's in Project Management from IMF Business School.
