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A TIMELINE OF

## My Journey

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### 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).

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### Became World Champion Medalist

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

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### 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](https://www.rekarohacs.com/hubfs/sasuj.jpg)

### U.S Transition

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

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### 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.

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### 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.

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