Ask Women – on Food

Dear reader,

Welcome to the September issue of our Ask Women newsletter, brought to you by the European Network for Women Excellence (ENWE) in collaboration with the women experts’ databases in our network: 100esperte, Agenda d’Expertes, The Brussels Binder, Expertalia, Les Expertes and Ona Ve.

World Food Day shines a spotlight on the shared responsibility of creating a future free from hunger and malnutrition. Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, it calls for cooperation across countries, communities, and generations to reshape agrifood systems and make them more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive. This day highlights the challenges of climate change, inequality, and fragile supply chains, while inspiring action from governments, businesses, farmers, and individuals to ensure that everyone can access a healthy diet and that our planet’s resources are protected for the future.

Below, you’ll find the profiles and contacts of women experts in various fields available for interviews, panel discussions, events, and other opportunities.

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• MARIA BENEDETTA DONATI
  Head of the Neuromed Biobanking Center, Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, iRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (Is).Her recent studies are focussed on genetic and environmental factors (particularly nutrition, with special interest on Mediterranean Diet) in the development of cardiovascular risk and on the “common soil” in the pathogenesis and prevention of chronic degenerative disorders.
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• VIRNA CERNE
  Senior Director Research & Development at Dr. Schär, a global manufacturer of food products for special nutritional needs. Following her master’s degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Udine, Cerne first worked at a fruit based food preparations in Germany before beginning her career at Dr. Schär. For two decades, she has worked on the development of food products for those with special nutritional needs such as coeliac disease, renal disorders and keto diet.
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• LIDIA GARCÍA-GARCÍA
  Agricultural engineer specializing in rural development and sustainable agrifood systems with over 10 years’ experience in international cooperation, FAO projects, and research on food security, school feeding, and local food governance.
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• ANA CARLOTA SURIA MATEU
  PhD in Pharmacy and winemaker since 1992. Experienced in quality control at Parés Baltá, Covibéx, and the Sarral Cooperative. Since 2002, owner and manager of Bodegas y Viñedos de Tharsys, leading the production of award-winning wines and cavas.
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• JIMENA GOMEZ DE LA FLOR
  Jimena Gomez de la Flor has over 10 years of experience in Communications and European Affairs. She is currently Communications Director at the European Flavour Association, leading communication strategy and acting as spokesperson. She previously worked as Senior Communication Officer at the European Commission Information Service and other European institutions.
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• STEPHANIE LANGEROCK
  Stephanie Langerock is Director of the Biodiversity and Governance at the Belgian Federal Public Service for Environment. She has a strong background in environmental policy and governance and represents Belgium in international commissions such as IWC and CCAMLR, advocating for biodiversity and sustainable management.

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• DANIELA MCFARREN
  Daniela McFarren manages Diageo’s EU public policy campaigns and alcohol policy agenda, including responsible drinking, hospitality training, and gender equality initiatives. She has global experience from working on trade and regulatory issues in Asia and the USA auto industry.
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• SZANDRA GONZALEZ
  Szandra Gonzalez is an entrepreneur specialising in sustainable food, the circular economy and zero waste. She works on projects to combat food waste, such as the transition to a more sustainable food supply in canteens in Wallonia.
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• AUDREY-FLORE NGOMSIK
  Dr Audrey-Flore Ngomsik is a leading figure in sustainable business transformation. She is particularly knowledgeable on the subject of ecological transition in the food industry.
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• ELIZABETA MICOVIC
  Food technologist with a Master’s degree in Food Science and a PhD in
  Security Studies, specializing in food quality, food safety, and
  consumer protection. She lectures on food safety in European Commission
  programs and at the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University
  of Maribor.
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• ALEKSANDRA PIVEC
  Holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and has extensive experience in
  agricultural development, research, and project management. She served
  as Slovenia’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food and continues
  to work in the agricultural and food sector.
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