International Association of Women Honors Sharon Rossi as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year

The International Association of Women (IAW) honors Sharon Rossi as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in entrepreneurship. The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online networking platform with nearly one million members, 1000+ in person and virtual events, over 100 Local US-based Chapters and International Chapters in several cities in China.

“I’m pleased to welcome Sharon into this exceptional group of professional women,” said IPDN President and IAW Spokesperson Star Jones. “Her knowledge and experience in her industry are valuable assets to her company and community.”

Sharon Rossi is CEO of FoodScience® Corp., a Vermont-based, woman-owned, company whose mission is to help people and pets live healthier lives every day. For more than 40 years, FoodScience has been innovating, manufacturing and marketing nutritional products for people and pets. FoodScience® Corporation brands include VetriSCIENCE Laboratories®, DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont®, Pet Naturals of Vermont®, and FoodScience of Vermont®.

“FoodScience was founded by a family of entrepreneurs. The spirit of entrepreneurship is vibrant at FoodScience, and runs deep within our history and organizational culture,” said Ms. Rossi. “Because of our entrepreneurial legacy, this prestigious distinction from IAW for leadership in entrepreneurship is especially meaningful to us. On behalf of FoodScience Corporation, and our nearly 200 employees, I am honored to be recognized by the International Association of Women.”

Prior to joining FoodScience Corp., Ms. Rossi held key positions at other notable corporations, including Chief Customer Officer at COTY Inc.; GM of the NA Consumer Lifestyle Division at Philips; and Customer Development Executive at Unilever.

Ms. Rossi earned her M.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst and a Certificate in General Management from the University of Chicago - Booth Graduate School of Business. She has served on boards including Health Lifestyle Choices, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the American Heart Association. 

About IAW
The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online professional networking platform that provides nearly one million women the forum, professional development, and services needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Through 100+ local chapters, International Chapters in several cities in China and 1000+ in person and virtual events, members cultivate valuable connections, develop professionally, and promote themselves and their businesses. Founded in Chicago in 2017, IAW is a division of Professional Diversity Network, Inc., an online network tailored to provide diverse professionals in the United States with access to employment opportunities.

About FoodScience®
FoodScience® Corporation is a business founded on a sense of purpose, and our family heritage and Vermont values shape the way we do business. At FoodScience®, our purpose is to help you and your pet live a healthier life every day. To fulfill our purpose, we innovate, manufacturer and market nutritional products for people and pets. FoodScience Corporation® brands include VetriSCIENCE Laboratories®, DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont®, Pet Naturals of Vermont®, and FoodScience of Vermont®. FoodScience® is a privately held family-owned, woman-owned company based in Williston Vermont, founded over 40 years ago, and now in its third generation of family operation.