Ep. 25 - Brenna Taylor (Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Rebellyous Foods)
Nov 3, 2023
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Brenna Taylor, Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Rebellyous Foods, discusses her journey in the alternative protein industry, her role at The Humane League, building a team and producing by hand at Rebellyous Foods, the potential of supply chain management and technology, working in supply chain and logistics, job opportunities at Rebellyous Foods, and career advice in the alternative protein industry.
Brenna Taylor's commitment to addressing factory farming stemmed from her research on the impact of animal agriculture on Amazon deforestation during her undergrad.
Brenna Taylor's involvement in Rebellious Foods stemmed from her shared interest in the alternative protein space with CEO Christy Legale, leading to her contribution in research and joining the company as employee number one.
Deep dives
Developing a Passion for Alternative Proteins
Brenna Taylor, Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Rebellion Foods, shares how her love for animals and nature led her to pursue a career in alternative proteins. During her undergrad, she researched the impact of animal agriculture on Amazon deforestation, which solidified her commitment to addressing factory farming. Working at the Humane League allowed her to align her job with her values, but she was continually drawn to the solution of creating alternative proteins. Networking led her to an opportunity with Rebellious Foods.
How Brenna Became the First Employee at Rebellious Foods
Brenna Taylor details how she met Christy Legale, CEO and founder of Rebellious Foods, at animal activist events. They connected over their shared interest in the alternative protein space. Christy's vision for starting a plant-based meat company resonated with Brenna, leading to her involvement in helping with research and eventually being invited to join the company. As employee number one, Brenna had a diverse role, supporting fundraising efforts, sales demonstrations, and helping to build the production team.
Finding Her Passion in Supply Chain and Logistics
Throughout her experience at Rebellious Foods, Brenna Taylor gravitated towards supply chain and logistics. Her natural inclination for planning, organizing, and coordinating made her a good fit for this behind-the-scenes role. She highlights that supply chain is often overlooked but plays a critical role in a company's operations and environmental impact. Brenna finds fulfillment in continuously improving the supply chain, optimizing sourcing practices, and leveraging technology for sustainability and efficiency.
Brenna Taylor is the Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Rebellyous Foods, a plant-based chicken startup based out of Seattle. Her role there has evolved from Operations Coordinator to Supply Chain Manager to her current position. Prior to working at Rebellyous Foods, Brenna was the Corporate Campaigns Coordinator for The Humane League. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a Minor in Political Science from Old Dominion University and an MBA with a focus on supply chain from the University of Maryland.