Caroline Cotto is a Director at Food System Innovations (FSI) where she leads NECTAR, an initiative accelerating the protein transition with taste. By conducting large-scale sensory panels of sustainable protein products and operationalizing the resulting data, NECTAR aims to create category-level value and empower stakeholders across the supply chain to make sensory-informed decisions. Prior to FSI, Caroline co-founded Renewal Mill, an award-winning upcycled food startup. She served as the inaugural board president of the Upcycled Food Association, the world’s first trade association for upcycled brands. She regularly mentors food, tech, and circular economy startups and sits on the board of the Baratta Center for Global Business Education at Georgetown University. Caroline also served as a Fulbright Fellow (Taiwan). She has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30, 50 NEXT (by The World's 50 Best Restaurants), and Grist 50 lists.