Ankeny resident to deliver keynote address at college graduation

AMES, Iowa -- Linda Fullmer of Ankeny will deliver the keynote address at the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences graduation celebration at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10 at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames.

Fullmer, a 2000 graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in food science and human nutrition, has over 20 years of experience in the vitamin and dietary supplement and food industries.

Shortly after graduation, Fullmer began her employment with Kemin Industries, where she quickly rose through the ranks from project manager and food application specialist to senior vice president of the human nutrition and health division.

Fullmer oversees the division’s North American sales team, as well as the global technical and customer laboratory service teams. Under her leadership, Kemin has successfully turned around declining sales for a key product, introduced an application research division, and launched new ingredients.

Fullmer holds a patent, has published in both peer-reviewed and trade journals, and is a member of the national honor society Phi Kappa Phi.

Throughout her career, Fullmer has remained dedicated to and involved with the university. In 2012, Fullmer was honored with the Iowa State University Food Science and Human Nutrition Alumni Impact Award. She is also a member of the Iowa State University Food Science and Human Nutrition External Advisory Committee, the Alumni Association, and the Cyclone Club.