Silvia Dumitrescu is the senior vice president, operations, and engagement for the International Food Information Council (IFIC), working with subject-matter experts to raise awareness and improve understanding of food science from farm to fork. Silvia leads external engagement with partners and stakeholders and leverages her previous work in technology and innovation to develop growth strategies and drive transformation.

Before joining IFIC, Silvia held several leadership roles in communications, operations, and strategy. She was a global strategy advisor at a startup working on science, technology, and innovation as growth engines for urban environments. Also, Silvia was part of the executive team for one of the leading commercial real estate associations and a corporate relations specialist for the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in the District of Columbia.

Silvia holds an Master of Business Administration from American University and executive certifications from Harvard Business School and Columbia University. She is a member of CHIEF, the only private network specifically designed for the most powerful women executives. Silvia is also a certified Institute for the Future Foresight Practitioner.