Karine Lawrence, Founder and Principal Consultant, has worked for the wine and food industry for over 20 years and brings extensive working knowledge in Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, and Quality Management. Since the inception of Sirocco Food + Wine Consulting in 2014, she has provided research and consulting services to food and wine industry stakeholders in Canada and the United States. Karine holds a Master of Food Science degree as well as a diplôme d’ingénieur (specialized in agri-food industries). Karine’s teaching credentials include being a Lead FSPCA instructor (human Food), Certified SQF Trainer & Consultant and Wine educator at Okanagan College. She is a certified HACCP professional and a member of the Society of Sensory Professionals.