AOAC CASP Meeting - MYM 2020

March 11, 2020 AOAC CASP Meeting – Presenter Bios

Kerry Smith, Ph.D.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director, Laboratory Approval and Testing Division

Kerry Smith, Ph.D., is the Director of the Laboratory Approval and Testing Division (LATD). LATD provides laboratory testing and approval services to facilitate domestic and international marketing of food and agricultural commodities. Kerry was critical in the reorganization and standardization of the Agricultural Marketing Services’ (Agency) laboratory services. She has led significant process and service enhancements, making LATD a leader in residue, mycotoxin, and adulteration testing. In addition, LATD serves as the scientific arm of the Agency, providing subject matter expertise in many areas, including bioengineered foods and hemp production. Kerry has worked for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for 15 years.