09.08.14
Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC) named Cynthia Lipka, Bell’s Senior Flavorist has been appointed President of the for 2014-2015.
She became a member of SFC in 2000. During her time, she served two years as treasurer and one year as vice-president. As president, Lipka will lead the group and direct the initiatives for the year. In addition, she will select committee chairs for about 17 various committees, who serve alongside the president.
Before serving on the SFC board, Lipka had 17 years of service with the Chemical Sources Association, which is a sister organization to the SFC. Their goal is to provide aroma chemicals and raw materials which are FEMA GRAS but not commercially available. She served as acquisition committee chairman for many years, and then became the secretary and then president twice as well as chairman of the board for this group.
“Early in my career, I was exposed to volunteering and I have been active almost from day one,” stated Lipka. “Being an integral part of an industry I love is the only way I know how to be.”
She became a member of SFC in 2000. During her time, she served two years as treasurer and one year as vice-president. As president, Lipka will lead the group and direct the initiatives for the year. In addition, she will select committee chairs for about 17 various committees, who serve alongside the president.
Before serving on the SFC board, Lipka had 17 years of service with the Chemical Sources Association, which is a sister organization to the SFC. Their goal is to provide aroma chemicals and raw materials which are FEMA GRAS but not commercially available. She served as acquisition committee chairman for many years, and then became the secretary and then president twice as well as chairman of the board for this group.
“Early in my career, I was exposed to volunteering and I have been active almost from day one,” stated Lipka. “Being an integral part of an industry I love is the only way I know how to be.”