DENISE WILKES

MARKETING CATEGORY MANAGER, INGREDION

A nutritionist with more than 7 years of experience in the food & beverage industry, Denise’s focus has been understanding consumer needs and health & nutrition trends and behavior in Latin America and globally. She specializes in marketing and development strategies currently leading dairy & beverages for Ingredion México.

NICOLE GITLIN

EDUCATOR, NORDIC NATURALS

Nicole’s passion for teaching about health and wellness is inspired by her own experiences – a personal mission that led her to become a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Herbalist, and Certified Nutrition Consultant. As a bilingual educator, Nicole is passionate about helping people learn about the correlations between nutrition and health.

ANA NADAI

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR FOR MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA, GELITA

With more than 20 years of experience, Ana’s talents have been focused on areas of innovation and product development. She was Regional Sales Manager in South America based in Brazil and recently she has assumed the position of Gelita’s Commercial Director for Mexico and Central America.

NIDIA MARTINEZ

TECHNICAL SERVICE AND INNOVATION MANAGER, GELITA

Nidia is currently the Technical Service & Innovation Manager for Gelita Mexico & Central America. With more than 18 years of work in the food industry, she has extensive experience working in areas of research & development, quality and processes for companies including, PepsiCo, Unilever, MANE and La Moderna.

SANDRA DE LA PEÑA

FOUNDER NUTRIENDO VIDAS, CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM. CO-FOUNDER OF CANE, SPECIALIZED NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM AT MEDICA SUR.

With more than 12 years of experience, Sandra is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. A founding partner of multiple nutrition and wellness programs, she also developed healthy menus and recipes for children and the general population across Mexico. Sandra has participated in television programs, and university courses and spoken at many other conferences on nutrition and wellness.

LUCIANA SILVERA

PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHOANALYST, CO-FOUNDER OF TRIBU MUJER, A COMMUNITY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN.

With multiple degrees, including a Master’s Degree in Mental Health, Luciana co-created Tribu Mujer, a community providing emotional and nutritional support for women. She is a recognized expert in the psychology of food, speaking at conferences internationally focusing on anxiety and emotional bonds with food. Luciana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on this subject. We’re delighted to have two experts for this session.