My name is Isabelle Giangrosso. I am a local New Orleanian and attend the University of Holy Cross here in New Orleans. I am double majoring in the food science program, focusing on Food Science Business and Beverage. I am most interested in research and development. I currently manage Holy Cross' food science club's market. With this, I develop, make, and sell our products to raise money for our program and students. Going into food science I was not entirely sure what I wanted to do, but the more time I spend in the lab, the more I enjoy it. Research and development allows me to be creative; it's not just ensuring food safety, it's taking the extra step to make something unique and delicious.

This semester I began studying my speciality of interest, beverage. This specific area is an interest of mine, and I would be excited to be part of research and development of this area in the future. My goal is to start out with a local company and learn as much as can. I would like to become a master distiller and brewer — whatever interests me more by the end of my studies. Maybe one day I would be interested in opening my own business once I have established my place in the industry.

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