Valerie Madamba

Valerie Madamba is a seasoned professional specializing in helping food innovators navigate regulatory and compliance obstacles to bring their products to market. With a background as a regulatory attorney at Blue Apron, the FDA, and a prestigious DC law firm, Valerie has expertise in FDA regulatory due diligence, customer experience management, labeling and marketing, food and dietary supplement compliance, recall and crisis management, FSMA and Food Code compliance, FDA submissions, process building, and regulatory issue management. She is also adept at U.S. market entry strategies. Additionally, Valerie is a dedicated career strategist for lawyers seeking to progress in their careers and break free from stagnant routines. Valerie holds a B.A. in Communication Studies with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. She currently serves as the Principal of Regulatory Compliance & Affairs at Foodwit and has previously held roles such as Adjunct Professor of Food Law at Brooklyn Law School, Senior Counsel at Blue Apron, Legal Counsel at Bayer, and positions at Novartis, Hogan Lovells, and the FDA. Valerie is open to networking opportunities and virtual coffee meetings.