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Alumni News
Nicole Johnson-Hoffman ’98 Becomes CEO of Future Meat Technologies Nicole Johnson-Hoffman ’98
Nicole Johnson-Hoffman ’98
was named chief executive officer at Future Meat Technologies, an Israeli company developing technology to produce cultivated meat. Johnson-Hoffman has more than 25 years of experience across the agriculture, food manufacturing, food service, and meat production industries. She most recently was managing director of further processed foods for OSI Europe. She jointly served as senior vice president, leading the company’s global operations for McDonald’s, and chief sustainability officer, setting the strategic direction for OSI’s approach to sustainability and corporate responsibility. “It’s an honor to serve as the CEO of Future Meat Technologies,” says Johnson-Hoffman. “Not only has the company made meaningful progress in developing the technology to achieve widespread adoption, but it is driven by a desire to support
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the entire meat industry’s shift to more sustainable practices, a cause I have championed throughout my career. I’m pleased to join the company at this pivotal moment as we prepare to commence cultivated meat production in the U.S.” Prior to joining OSI, JohnsonHoffman was in-house counsel for 19 years at Cargill, where she held leadership roles in financial services and beef plant operations. Red Cross Names Tonia Teasley ’83 CEO for Minnesota and Dakotas Region The American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region has named Tonia Teasley ’83 as its CEO. Teasley came to the Red Cross from Untangle the Knot, a Minneapolisbased nonprofit she founded to simplify access to services for people with disabilities. Prior to that, she spent seven years as a senior executive at Capella University. She has also been an attorney and a leader at law firms in Minnesota and California. Beyond her professional experience, Teasley serves as a board member for Beyond Walls Urban Squash Twin Cities, a nonprofit focused on building academic excellence, character, and well-being for youth in under-resourced communities. Andrea Walsh ’88 Among 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare HealthPartners President and CEO Andrea Walsh ’88 was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. She’s among a prestigious group of the nation’s top health care leaders who’ve made major contributions to the industry this year.
