Barry Eisenberg Food Safety Scholarships

The Barry Eisenberg Food Safety Scholarships are named on behalf of Dr. Barry Eisenberg, a career leader in food safety. Dr. Barry Eisenberg received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in post-harvest physiology. Barry’s leadership journey included Vice President, Food Safety Services at United Fresh Produce Association where he developed educational programs and training for member companies in their food safety planning, operations, and compliance with best practices and regulatory standards. He has held many executive leadership positions within the food industry applying his product research development, quality assurance, and food safety skills. Dr. Eisenberg was instrumental at the launch of the Food Safety Program at Hartnell College as well as one of the initial instructors. Barry’s passion for the produce industry is evident in his many years held as a committee member for the Western Food Safety Conference.

Requirements:

• Actively enrolled at Hartnell College, have completed a minimum 9.0 units, and are working to achieve either a food safety degree, or certificate of achievement.
• Provide a statement of interest, up to 500 words, and a minimum of one letter of recommendation (e.g. from an instructor, employer, community leader, etc.)
• Candidates for the $2,500 scholarship must have taken a minimum of two (2) courses in food safety and intend to take another two (2) courses for the upcoming year.
  *Candidates for this award will be interviewed by the Western Food Safety Selection Committee as part of the selection process.
• Candidates for the $500 scholarships must have taken at least one (1) food safety course and intend to take at least one (1) more course in the upcoming semester.