Kendra Waldbusser

Kendra Waldbusser is the Global Head of Food Safety & Quality Assurance at Pilgrims, bringing over 15 years of food industry experience. Educated at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, her expertise includes leadership roles at both Pilgrims and Tyson Foods, focusing on global food safety and quality standards.

Her background includes a unique blend of corporate leadership and academic instruction. She previously served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Biology at Bethel University, where she taught courses in human anatomy and physiology. Her interests include technology and media, such as WIRED.

Unique fact: Kendra has co-authored scientific publications on topics ranging from Salmonella control to animal models for hypersplenism.