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“I am deeply honored and thrilled to be named as a finalist for this amazing award. This recognition fuels my passion to continue pushing boundaries and striving for excellence in our field. I hope to inspire others to believe that we all can achieve the American Dream, as long as we show integrity, dedication, and hard work. Thank you to everyone who has supported and believed in me along this journey.”
BIO: Tatiana Miranda-Abaunza is a Senior QA Manager-GMP Audits at Unilever Wellbeing. She partners with dietary supplement businesses to conduct GMP audits to ensure the suppliers' GMP compliance. She has experience in FSMA, FSVP, ISO, BRC and NSF standards. Before Unilever, Tatiana was a Quality Engineer for Nutrilite, FSQA Manager with Sabra Dipping Co. and Quality Engineer for SAB-Miller Breweries. Tatiana has a B.S. in Food Engineering and a MS in Food Science. She is an ASQ' Certified Food Safety & Quality Auditor, a PCQI 2.0 Lead Instructor, HACCP Trainer by the IHA, and adjunct faculty at Chapman University in Orange, California.
FUN FACTS:
- What is your favorite supplement? My favorite supplement is ONNIT's digestive enzymes/total health gut! I love to eat all kind of delicious food, and this supplement lets me enjoy a juicy steak or a thanksgiving meal—with seconds—without feeling like I’m going to explode!
- What is your ‘happy place’? I am a crazy fan of true-crime: shows, documentaries, books, etc. Anything related to the investigation phase, the science behind the CSI and of course—seeing justice being served! (And that’s the same reason why I can’t watch cold-case shows!)
- What is your special talent that may surprise people? Me and my brother were such a great dancers (we even had routines for all kind of music) that one time while in a party, we were asked if we were pros and if we could be hired...it was hilarious!
NOMINATION SUBMISSION: Tatiana Miranda-Abaunza, the GMP Audit Sr Quality Assurance Manager at Unilever Wellbeing Collective, exemplifies outstanding leadership, innovation, and advocacy. Through her dynamic leadership, Tatiana has redefined influence by spearheading initiatives that significantly enhance the landscape of supplier compliance with GMP requirements. Her mentorship has been pivotal in developing others, fostering a culture of growth and excellence within the organization.
Tatiana's innovative spirit is evident in her ability to accept projects and challenges to implement better quality practices in the dietary supplement industry. In her role, she aligned, created and launched a GMP supplier audits plan for a conglomerate of five different companies. Her innovative approach has not only streamlined the process but also set new benchmarks for quality assurance practices in the collective.
As an advocate, Tatiana has advanced practices and mindsets that support innovation, with the implementation of FDA initiatives. She has consistently addressed real industry needs by educating the dietary supplement industry in FSMA requirements with disruptive ideas and bold execution: she developed a Dietary Supplement Food Safety Plan that encompasses CFR111 and CFR117 requirements and had presented in several conferences.
Tatiana Miranda's exceptional leadership, innovative mindset, and unwavering advocacy make her a standout candidate for this nomination. Her contributions have not only elevated the standards of GMP audits but have also had a profound impact on the industry as a whole. Tatiana's ability to inspire and lead by example has made her a true leader in her field.
Learn more about this honor in CRN's April 2025 press release, “CRN and Radicle Science Announce 2025 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award.”
