Our Innovative Team
Our team members have the know-how to help companies grow.
We’ve helped clients access millions of dollars in capital, brokered value added partnerships, connected food companies with sustainably sourced products from Empire State farmers and growers and moved products from home kitchens to the shelves of major retailers. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand, our team is ready to help you reach your goals.
Executive Director, New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture
Cornell AgriTech
Cornell Institute for Food Systems Faculty Fellow
Food Science
Catharine Young
- (315) 787-2212
- cy482 [at] cornell.edu
Associate Director of the Cornell Food Venture Center
Cornell AgriTech
Senior Extension Associate
Food Science
Bruno Xavier
- (315) 787-2280
- bmx2 [at] cornell.edu
Business Development Specialist, NYS Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture
Cornell AgriTech
Ed Maguire
- ejm328 [at] cornell.edu
Business Development Specialist; NYS Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture
Cornell AgriTech
Derek Simmonds
- dcs285 [at] cornell.edu
Business Development Manager, New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech
Cornell AgriTech
Mark Scoville
- (585) 613-1741
- ms3344 [at] cornell.edu
Marketing and Communications Coordinator, New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture
Cornell AgriTech
Jacob Pucci
- (315) 787-2213
- jpucci [at] cornell.edu
Project Manager, New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture
Cornell AgriTech
Danielle DiDuro
- dnd38 [at] cornell.edu
Administrative Assistant, New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture
Cornell AgriTech
Melissa Hegarty
- mh2566 [at] cornell.edu