Rutgers Packaging Round Table 2026

Come join us for an evening of networking, light refreshments, and a packaging discussion with the speakers below, followed by a Q&A with the audience.

Topic: Food and Beverage Packaging

Panelists: 

• Samantha Rice - Principal Engineer at PepsiCo
• Rachel Leichte - Director, Packaging R&D at Mondelez
• Nolan Lewin - Executive Director at Rutgers Food Innovation Center

Agenda:

6pm - 7pm: Light Refreshments and Networking
7pm - 9:30pm: Panel Discussion followed by Audience Q&A and Mentor Raffle

Mentorship Program:

In addition to the round table discussion, we would like to welcome back our mentorship program. Through this program, industry professionals make themselves available to the students under the following criteria:

• General career preparation – guidance for internship and full-time opportunities
• Resume review / interview coaching
• Plant/Facility tours – geography permitting.
• Mentorship can be in person or virtual at your discretion.

Prices:
Professionals – $50
Students – FREE (register with Andrea Olarte)

** Mentors are required to be at the event