NSF International appoints former USDA undersecretary of food safety to board of directors

NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, has appointed Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, food safety advisor and former federal policy maker and regulator, to its Board of Directors. 

Hagen is a physician with a long career in clinical medicine, public health and food-safety consulting. As principal of Elisabeth Hagen, PLLC, she consults with a range of clients, including food companies and investors on food trends, regulatory issues and crisis management.

“NSF International is a leader in standard setting, accreditation, and testing. As a former federal regulator, I know how crucial NSF International and its people have been to the advancement of public health and safety worldwide,” Hagen said. “I am delighted to join the talented group of men and women on the NSF International Board of Directors in support of this organization and its important mission.”

Since leaving the USDA, Hagen served as a senior advisor to Deloitte, where she advised Fortune 500 companies on food and product safety, supply chain risk and brand enhancement. In her role at Deloitte, she counseled on growth and market differentiation of key consumer product offerings with a focus on emerging consumer preferences and trends.

In addition to NSF International, Hagen holds board of director positions with TriStrata Group and Pure Bioscience. She earned her M.D. from Harvard Medical School and is trained in internal medicine and infectious disease.

“Dr. Hagen has vast knowledge and expertise of food safety issues and policies,” said Kevan Lawlor, CEO and president of NSF International. “She understands the important role an independent organization like NSF International can play in protecting and improving human health and the environment. Dr. Hagen is an exceptional addition to our board of directors and provides trusted counsel and oversight.”

Source: NSF International