Animal Scientist graduated from UNESP —Botucatu, with a Master’s degree (2009) and Ph.D. (2013) in Animal Science, with an emphasis on Companion Animal Nutrition, from UFMG— Belo Horizonte.
 

With over 15 years of experience in the pet food industry, she has worked in Research and Development, formulation of dry extruded foods, premixes, and supplements for dogs, cats, and fish, with experience in both national and multinational companies.
 

Since 2019, she has been the founder of SFA Consultoria, providing technical and strategic support to national and international companies that produce food and ingredients for dogs and cats. She also trains professionals through online courses and mentorships, with more than 200 students in Brazil and abroad.
 

She is currently also a postgraduate professor at Faculdade CTA, where she teaches the subject of Dry Extruded Food Formulation for Dogs and Cats.
 

You can find her on Instagram: @erikastasieniuk