After earning her degrees in Food Science at Mizzou, Wamwari Waichungo set out on a career that oversees the human and environmental safety and regulatory compliance of products on a global scale. After 20 years at the Coca-Cola Company, ascending to the role of Vice President for Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, her current position at SC Johnson expands her talents and abilities to a wide variety of products, including Raid, Glade, OFF!, Pledge, Ziploc, Scrubbing Bubbles, Windex, Method and more.
Dr. Waichungo has been committed to giving back to her community and alma mater, sharing her knowledge and expertise with the students and faculty of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. In 2015, she served as the school’s Executive in Residence, and has been an active member of the CAFNR Administrative Leadership Council since its inception in 2018. Additionally, her endowment, the W. Waichungo Food Science Study Abroad Scholarship, funds international learning opportunities for Food Science students at Mizzou.