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Carlee Kelly

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Director of Innovation (fractional) at Sun-Maid Growers of California
📍 Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

Carlee Kelly is an entrepreneur and product innovation strategist who bridges the gap between nutrition science and business. As the founder of Lettuce Eat and Director of Innovation for Sun-Maid, she helps CPG brands elevate their vision from concept to commercialization, backed by her Masters degree in Nutrition.

She is a passionate proponent of clean-label, plant-based, and allergen-friendly foods, driven by a personal love for whole food eating. Her work focuses on creating accessible and genuinely nutritious options, helping brands maintain authenticity while achieving profitability and making a positive impact on the food landscape.

Carlee uniquely blends deep scientific knowledge with market savvy, describing herself as speaking "bottom line and cold pressed oil all in the same sentence. "

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Director of Innovation (fractional)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States
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Clean Label Innovation
Actively advocates for moving beyond ultra-processed foods. Her work and public posts focus on ingredient transparency and the future of clean, natural food products.
CPG Brand Strategy
Focuses on the intersection of consumer health needs and business viability, helping brands grow by authentically aligning their mission with their products.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Director of Innovation (fractional)
Sun-Maid Growers of California
1-2016
Founder of Lettuce Eat
Lettuce Eat
3-2022 - 7-2025
VP of Research & Development
Fody Food Co.
1-2017 - 3-2022
Director of Product Innovation
Fody Food Co.
10-2017 - 10-2018
Nutrition and Product Innovation
Everspring Farms Ltd
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Education
2014 - 2016
Master’s Degree
National University of Natural Medicine
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Science - BS
Oregon State University
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