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Joshua Baisley, Head of SGS Nutrasource, leads the organization’s global clinical, regulatory, scientific and certification services platform. With over 20 years of experience across contract research, regulatory strategy, clinical operations, preclinical programs, and quality systems, Joshua brings a deep, practical understanding of how science, compliance, and business execution intersect.

Joshua has spent more than a decade growing within Nutrasource, playing a central role in the expansion of its services and global partnerships. His experience spans across multiple jurisdictions, and the integration of clinical, regulatory, and preclinical strategies to support efficient, high-quality outcomes for clients.

In addition to his scientific and operational leadership, Joshua has driven the development and expansion of Nutrasource’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Assurance function, supporting compliance across all SGS Nutrasource activities. He is known for a rigorous, risk-based approach and has worked extensively with regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders to design and execute programs that meet the highest standards of scientific integrity, data quality, and compliance while remaining commercially practical.

As Head of SGS Nutrasource, Joshua’s focus is on strengthening global capabilities as part of SGS, and continuing to deliver integrated, science-driven, innovative solutions to support our esteemed clients

Ms. Mozingo is Vice President of US Nutra Regulatory Sciences. She has over 15 years of experience in industry and consulting, holds a certificate as a Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI), and is trained and experienced in ingredient approvals (GRAS, NDIN, FAP, CAP), product labelling, formulation reviews, and current good manufacturing requirements for dietary supplements.

Elisa Fernandez is Vice President of Sales & Marketing at SGS Nutrasource, with nearly 15 years of experience across the natural products, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. With a scientific background, she brings a strong evidence-based perspective to commercial strategy, with particular expertise in the biotics space.

Elisa leads global sales and marketing initiatives while driving SGS Nutrasource’s clinical, regulatory, and certifications portfolio, helping to support some of the most prominent ingredient manufacturers and brands worldwide. She is known for her ability to translate complex scientific and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable solutions that help clients bring credible, compliant products to market.

A collaborative and forward thinker, Elisa is actively engaged in the nutraceutical industry and is passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering long-term partnerships, and advancing science-driven innovation.

Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in a variety of positions in the CRO business and running a U.S. based clinical trial site, Ms. Recker is responsible for overseeing all SGS Nutrasource Sponsor programs and project managers.

Stéphanie-Anne Girard, PhD, brings over 15 years of natural health product/dietary supplement and pharmaceutical clinical research experience. Dr. Girard’s industry work experience includes a leadership position as Clinical Program Manager at Lallemand Health Solutions (LHS) where she oversaw study design and execution of clinical trials on probiotics, working closely with universities, CROs, private research sites, and KOLs. During this time, she published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at many international conferences and scientific meetings. More recently, Dr. Girard has managed clinical operations teams at ICON Strategic Solutions where she was assigned to Merck Canada.

Dr. Girard holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Florida, a Masters’ degree in Pharmacology from the University of Montreal and a BSc in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University. Additionally, she completed a Post–Doctoral degree through an Industrial R&D Fellowship Program from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in collaboration with LHS.  Her academic training focused on pre-clinical research investigating the effects of probiotics on post-myocardial infarction depression, which resulted in an understanding of the effect of probiotics on the kinetics of biochemical and physiological cerebral changes following a myocardial infarction. In collaboration with Sponsors from the food industry, she also oversaw several clinical studies investigating prebiotics, specifically, galactooligossacharide (GOS), immunity and digestive health in older adults during cold/flu season.

Mr. Rowe is the Co-founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of SGS Nutrasource and its subsidiaries. A charismatic leader and visionary, Mr. Rowe’s executive guidance enables SGS Nutrasource to successfully launch services and expand the businesses. With over 20 years of experience assisting the global marketplace in commercializing innovative consumer health products, Mr. Rowe has been instrumental in designing and implementing strategic solutions and validated claims for SGS Nutrasource’s clients through product certifications, clinical trials and regulatory strategy. Mr. Rowe has also led the acquisition of two subsidiaries. Under Mr. Rowe’s continued leadership and strategic vision, the company looks to an optimistic future helping its valued customers commercialize their innovations to improve healthcare globally.

As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Wallace brings 25 years of leadership and management experience in scientific-based consulting to guide SGS Nutrasource's operations in its next phase of growth. At the start of his career, Mr. Wallace co-founded environmental and technology application consulting firm Innovative Management Solutions (IMS). Over a period of seven years, IMS delivered more than 500 projects on behalf of 25 federal organizations, a series of major hospitals, and a range of private sector clients. In 2002, IMS joined Jacques Whitford, a leading national consulting firm, where Mr. Wallace served in a variety of positions leading growth across multiple business units and geographies. In 2009, Jacques Whitford joined Stantec, a global 25,000 person publicly traded consulting firm, where Mr. Wallace progressed through several positions to his latest role of Senior Vice-President and Business Leader, Environmental Services. In this role, he was responsible for a practice of 1,000 professional staff ranging from scientists and engineers to field technologists, data specialists, and communications experts operating in 10 business units across Canada.

Mr. Burkhart joined SGS Nutrasource in 2017, bringing over 20 years of experience in sales leadership, product development, and management experience in the global technology and services sector. With proven experience helping customers achieve their strategic goals, Mr. Burkhart oversees all business development activities for SGS Nutrasource. Previously, Mr. Burkhart held Account Executive and Management Roles at Oracle and Microsoft.

Mr. Brown is a high-energy sales professional dedicated to establishing and growing client relationships and identifying strategic business opportunities. With a focus on regulatory and clinical services for the U.S. dietary supplement sector, Mr. Brown brings exceptional skills in strategic sales, customer service, and networking to provide clients with maximum value.

A result-oriented professional in business development and marketing, Joanna brings over 20 years of international experience in the para-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical fields, food packaging, functional food ingredients and dietary supplement industries.

Her numerous responsibilities for Canadian, NA, EMEA, and SEA market developments reflected her ability in quick market understanding and specific strategies applied for a winning outcome. She is a team player and relies on the key allies and partners to move initiatives forward. Her language skills in English, French, Polish, German, and Spanish help with a strong relationship building.

In her Senior Account Executive role Joanna Wozniak will contribute to grow SGS Nutrasource’s success and position as a leading CRO by developing new business in clinical trials services in the dietary supplement and natural health products industries.

Mr. Edwards joined SGS Nutrasource in 2021 and brings over 15 years of sales and entrepreneurial experience to the organization. Leading the expansion of current markets and international growth for the certifications division of SGS Nutrasource, Mr. Edwards works with hundreds of brands, ingredient providers, contract manufacturers, and trade organizations to push out the certification programs and analytical capabilities offered by SGS Nutrasource.

Leanne Lutomsky is a dedicated sales professional with expertise in navigating the intricate regulatory landscapes of Canada and the U.S. With a Bachelor of Science degree, years of experience in the food industry, and over eight years in regulatory consulting, Leanne excels at guiding clients through the complexities of compliance for foods, natural health products, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and OTC drugs. Her passion for problem-solving and ability to simplify complex challenges make her a trusted partner in achieving regulatory success.

Ms. Rodrigues joined the SGS Nutrasource team in 2019 as Clinical Trial Recruiter and has since transitioned into a marketing role. With a degree in Food & Nutrition and a passion for digital marketing and content production, Ms. Rodrigues brings corporate concepts to life through multimedia marketing and graphic design coupled with advertising strategy.  As Marketing Manager, Ms. Rodrigues coordinates and implements marketing, communications, and event activities for SGS Nutrasource including clinical trials, regulatory consulting and certifications.

Hannah is a Humber College Media Communications Honours graduate with over six years of experience in the digital marketing field. With a strong foundation in social media management, SEO, copywriting, web design, photography, videography, graphic design, and media writing, she brings a strategic and results-driven approach to every project. Passionate about leveraging creative media to communicate impactful brand messages, she is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and consistently goes the extra mile to achieve marketing objectives and drive measurable success.

Emma is the Marketing Associate at SGS Nutrasource with over five years of industry experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours). She spearheads advertising initiatives and drives lead generation through a strategic blend of creative storytelling, SEO and GEO optimization, and data-driven digital marketing - helping translate complex scientific and regulatory services into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences.

Patricia Pooran is the Quality Assurance Manager at SGS Nutrasource with over 15 years of experience in Quality Assurance. She leads the Quality Assurance Department and oversees the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and internal quality requirements across both internal divisions and external operations. A seasoned quality leader, Patricia plays a key role in audit readiness, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance, while also training and mentoring staff to strengthen a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Usha Devi is a Senior Quality Assurance Associate with over eight years of experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, along with a postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control. In her role, Usha plays a key part in maintaining and improving quality systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting audits and inspections. She is experienced in reviewing and approving documentation, overseeing quality control activities, investigating deviations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to uphold product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance.

Rohini joined Apex Trials in 2024 as a Clinical Research Coordinator and progressed into a Quality Control Associate role in 2025, reflecting her strong foundation in clinical research operations and compliance. She holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacy and is a SOCRA-certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP®). Most recently, Rohini has evolved into the role of Quality Assurance Associate within the corporate division, where she supports organization-wide quality systems, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. She remains deeply committed to data integrity, regulatory compliance, and the highest ethical standards in research, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient study operations that prioritize participant safety and advance healthcare.

Dr. Kayla Preece brings extensive experience assessing the scientific and regulatory compliance of ingredients for food and dietary supplements, including botanicals, microorganisms, and more. These assessments have predominantly been for self-determined and FDA GRAS notifications and New Dietary Ingredient Notifications.

With a background in integrative medicine, Dr. Preece practiced medicine before transitioning to regulatory affairs and safety assessment. Dr. Preece has been involved in producing and publishing toxicological manuscripts for dietary ingredients and has received a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. Additionally, Dr. Preece is a full member of the Society of Toxicology.

Dr. Dziwenka is a Registered Veterinarian as well as a Board Certified Toxicologist.  She has many years of experience with companion animals as a practicing veterinarian in addition to experience in laboratory animal medicine. Dr. Dziwenka also brings extensive experience in designing and conducting preclinical research studies including safety, pharmacokinetic and efficacy studies, both as a Study Director and Study Monitor, in a variety of laboratory species. She is well versed in regulatory aspects including Good Laboratory Practice, submission of GRAS dossiers and NDI notifications. Dr. Dziwenka has managed a large Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC) accredited university facility and has over 10 years of experience as a member of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees.  

Dr. Guerra brings more than 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, working in Research and Development and Regulatory Affairs. She has managed several successful regulatory submissions to Health Canada and the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including Investigational New Drugs (INDs), Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs), and New Drug Applications (NDAs). Dr. Guerra has a strong understanding of quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), which she leverages when implementing Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategy. In her current role as Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs at SGS Nutrasource, she provides scientific and regulatory support on existing projects, as well as during the evaluation of new business opportunities. As Scientific & Technical Committee Lead and Regulatory Committee Lead, Paula works closely with the Global Prebiotic Association (GPA). 

Dr. Guerra holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry by the University of Barcelona. She studied emerging contaminants and their impact on the environment and humans. She is a published author of 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and two book chapters.

Kaiti Valm is project manager with Nutrasource/GRAS Associates in regulatory sciences. She supports clients with GRAS and other regulatory filings, as well as safety and efficacy studies and brings over seven years of experience in pre-clinical research and education in business, zoology, and veterinary medicine.

Erin Taraborrelli is the Program Manager of Labeling and Training at SGS Nutrasource, a leading consulting firm specializing in regulatory affairs and clinical research for dietary supplements, drugs, food, cosmetics, and animal products. With over 20 years of experience in regulatory affairs, Erin assists companies in navigating complex compliance requirements while gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. She has trained hundreds of industry professionals on supplement and food labeling and claim compliance, ensuring businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes and maintain adherence to industry standards.

Ben is a Junior Toxicologist with undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Guelph, specializing in toxicology. Ben also has a strong background in nutritional science, with research experience involving the role of omega-3s in inflammation. During his time at Nutrasource, Ben has worked with the US Nutra Regulatory Sciences team to evaluate the safety of food and dietary supplement ingredients on behalf of our clients. This has resulted in several successful GRAS and NDIN submissions. This work has also led to an interest in New Approach Methods (NAMs) for evaluating the safety of new chemicals. Ben is currently an associate member of the Society of Toxicology.

Rebecca Tarrien holds dual B.S. degrees in Biology and Molecular Biology & Microbiology and graduated with Honors from the University of Central Florida. She served as a Research Fellow in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Michigan for two years and has extensive research experience studying microbial pathogens across her academic and research appointments.

Rebecca brings over 13 years of regulatory and scientific experience in the dietary supplement, food, and nutrition industries. Her expertise includes GRAS and NDIN development, product research and development, formulation, labeling and regulatory compliance, marketing support, and claim substantiation. At GRAS Associates, her primary focus is the preparation and management of GRAS and NDIN submissions.

Dr. Bier joined SGS Nutrasource in 2014 as the Medical Director of the clinical trials unit, actively engaged in both the domestic and global divisions of the clinical division. Dr. Bier has become an integral member of the clinic team by participating in protocol design, research, adverse event reporting, and narrative composition. Dr. Bier actively mentors the clinical monitors and sub-investigators during active clinical trials as well as ongoing training and leadership in Good Clinical Practices (GCP) with his team. He has successfully obtained his Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics, ACLS course re-certification, GCP Training, NIDA Clinical Trials Network, and PALS course.

Katie joined SGS Nutrasource in 2012 and brings over 13 years of experience from the natural health product and pharmaceutical regulatory and clinical research space. Katie graduated from the University of Guelph, majoring in Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences and obtained a post-graduate certificate in Clinical Research from The Michener Institute before becoming a Certified Clinical Research Professional through SOCRA. As the Clinic Manager of SGS Nutrasource's clinical trial unit, Katie works closely with the clinical trial team and client representatives to ensure clinical trials are conducted in an efficient and regulatory compliant manner.

Based on more than 20 years of experience in designing, developing and managing clinical pharmacy units, Ms. Samborski is responsible for managing the SGS Nutrasource on-site pharmacy and brings experience in with Controlled Substances, Narcotics and Cannabis handling.

Mr. Fahim joined SGS Nutrasource in 2020, bringing over 14 years of experience in Data management in Clinical research organizations and environmental disciplines. As a manager of the Data management team, Mr. Fahim is responsible for the overall quality and integrity of the clinical data management activities for SGS Nutrasource. Mr. Fahim advises the clinical project team(s) regarding clinical data management activities and deliverables and ensures consistency across projects.

As a biostatistician with over 10 years' experience, Jun has worked in a wide range of fields specific to Phase I through IV clinical trials, including pharmacokinetic (PK) studies, allergy studies, patch studies, drug escalation studies and others. Jun is an expert on Parametric and Non-Parametric Statistical method and is a SAS Certified Advanced Programmer, allowing him to efficiently use SAS to generate tables, listings, and graphs. With the trend of CDISC (Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium) being mandatory for submissions, his exceptional knowledge and expertise on CDISC greatly improves the quality of submission. In addition, his strong knowledge and experience on sample size calculations, and proficient technical skill on PASS, increases accuracy when selecting the number of subjects. Prior to joining SGS Nutrasource, Jun worked for Pharma Medica as a Data Scientist in which he independently performed analysis of a patch study, including perfecting SAP and creating analysis datasets. Jun earned his Master of Statistics from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

Kelly Foley holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Western Ontario and brings over 15 years of research experience. With particular expertise in knowledge translation of medical research, Dr. Foley has contributed to 40+ peer-reviewed publications across Neuroscience, Dermatology, and Orthopaedics and managed pilot and post-market clinical studies for medical devices. Kelly provides leadership to the scientific/medical writing team, who are responsible for clinical study document development and scientific communications.

For the past 14 years, Hyun-Ah has served the Product Certifications team at SGS Nutrasource in client management with a focus on client support, team supervision, and third-party certification of natural health products. With extensive experience in the marine oil supplement industry, Hyun-Ah is a member of the GOED Technical Committee, serving the omega-3 industry. As a specialist in Client Relations and having assisted in the certification of 150+ global brands, Hyun-Ah’s motto remains, “To support and better serve clients with excellent service and beyond".

With a background in computer engineering and more than 25 years of experience in systems design and information technology, Jeff is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing SGS Nutrasource’s communications, information technology platforms, and software systems. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

With over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, Alec Blaber has joined SGS Nutrasource as Director of Finance and Accounting. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University. Alec has held roles in private industry at organizations like Linamar Corporation and Livingston International, as well as in public accounting, most recently at Doane Grant Thornton LLP in their Independent Business Group. Bringing a wide range of experience, Alec is passionate about his work and drives excellence in reporting, performance & risk management, due diligence, and compliance. In his current role, Alec leads SGS Nutrasource’s accounting and finance team by supporting all operational segments with timely, accurate information and tools to align the team’s operational and financial strategies.

As Finance Manager, Sue oversees SGS Nutrasource’s day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing, while providing vendors and clients with excellent customer service. Sue brings experience in sales and account management, accounts payables/receivables, and customer support for a variety of industries. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Guelph.

Sophie joined SGS Nutrasource in 2019, with a Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree from University of Guelph and a Diploma in Human Resources from McMaster University. Sophie brings experience in managing teams, customer service and HR recruitment and consulting drives her passion for creating an inclusive work environment through Human Resources at SGS Nutrasource. Sophie's current role, focuses on talent acquisition, operational management, employee retention, HR compliance, health and safety, compensation, and benefits for SGS Nutrasource and GRAS Associates and is active in a variety of committees including the Social Committee, Health and Safety Committee, Information Exchange Committee and Marketing Committee.