Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) Rule Compliance Requirements for Organic Coffee

Mark Corey, PhD., Director of Scientific & Government Affairs

Dr. Mark Corey is Director of Science & Policy at the National Coffee Association. Dr. Corey oversees technical and advocacy issues on coffee science, regulatory, food safety, and health and maintains extensive relationships with partners in industry, academia, government, and NGO’s.

Prior to joining the NCA, Mark worked in the coffee industry at Keurig Green Mountain and Heartland Food Products Group in various Research & Development roles and served as volunteer Chair of the Scientific Advisory Group of the NCA for five years.

Mark completed his academic training in food science, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Maine, a Master of Science degree in Food Science at the Pennsylvania State University, and a doctoral degree in Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia.