Bethany Gawalis is an accomplished Research and Development Food Technologist at Blue Bell Creameries since October 2023, with prior experience as a Product Development Specialist at Mercola, where project management and sensory evaluations were key responsibilities. Gawalis also contributed to NASA as a Student Technician, preparing food for the International Space Station under strict quality assurance standards. Experience includes roles at The Kraft Heinz Company as a Research and Development Intern, a Student Research Assistant at Texas A&M AgriLife, and freelance photography. Gawalis holds a degree in Food Science and Technology with a minor in Chemistry from Texas A&M University, furthering expertise in the food industry.