North America

Elizabeth Mitcham

Dr. Elizabeth Mitcham's 31-year career at the University of California, Davis, Department of Plant Sciences, and expertise as a postharvest phsyiologist, has led to great advancements in horticulture innovations and the postharvest handling of produce to reduce food loss and waste. Former roles include Cooperative extension specialist, pomologist, and Directors for both the Horticulture Innovation Lab and UC Postharvest Research and Extension Center.