Dana McCauley is a value proposition driven innovator who leads the Canadian Food Innovation Network as it seeks to create sector change for Canada. Before joining CFIN in 2021, Dana successfully launched many food products and programs in collaboration with domestic and

international food companies and entrepreneurs.

Dana is known for having her finger on the pulse of food innovation after many years as a successful food writer and editor, a television food trends commentator, keynote speaker and a senior executive in the food manufacturing sector.

Dana began the economic development phase of her career as the founding Executive Director for Food Starter, a Toronto based food business incubator and accelerator that was recognized with an Ontario Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. In 2017, Dana was recognized by WXN as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in the Trailblazers and Trendsetters category.