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A TIMELINE OF

My Journey

graduation as a food engineer

Graduation as a Food Engineer

Specialized in food preservation, food safety, and nutrition, with strong physical and chemical foundations and applied formulation knowledge (2019–2023).

open water swimming competition at world championships

Became World Champion Medalist

World Championship medalist and multiple-time European Championship medalist, including 8th place at the World Championships (25km), 2022.

quality control work with food supplements

Quality Internship

Tested food supplements and supported quality control, gaining hands-on experience in analytical methods and food safety regulations (2022).

transition to the United States and new environment

U.S Transition

Transitioned to the U.S., beginning graduate studies while continuing an elite athletic career (2024).

food science laboratory research with microscope

Food Science Graduate Studies

Master’s in Food Science with 1 year of laboratory research in microencapsulation (2024). Focused on spray-dried, potassium- and vitamin D–fortified juice using complex coacervation.

marketing graduate studies and business coursework

Marketing Graduate Studies

MBA in Marketing focused on creative strategy, product development, and data-driven decision-making (2025–2026). Hands-on experience working with CPG companies through applied projects.