AgTech Regulatory: "Careers in Regulatory Science & Affairs Panel"

The panel will feature regulatory professionals from diverse backgrounds who will share perspectives on their roles, career progression, and experiences across the agricultural regulatory landscape. The session will give students and young professionals a practical understanding of career opportunities in regulatory science, the skills and experience needed to enter and grow in the field, and the critical role regulatory professionals play in bringing agricultural innovations to market.

Moderator: Keith Edmisten, Professor of Crop and Soil Sciences & Extension Cotton Specialist, NCSU

Opening Presentation
The event will begin with a 30-minute overview of careers in Regulatory Affairs, presented by Ali Scott, VP, Global Regulatory Affairs Seeds, BASF.

Panel Discussion
The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:

• Amanda Pierce: Senior Advisor, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Charlotte Sanson: Senior Consultant and Former ADAMA North America Head of Regulatory Affairs
• Andrew Pfefferkorn: Greenhouse Specialist, Regulatory Science Seeds and Traits, North America, BASF
• Natasha Dixon: Global Regulatory Policy Analyst, Bayer
• Ellen Lentz: Regulatory Consultant, Compass Regulatory