Adam Friedlander is a Policy Analyst in the FDA’s Office of Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, & Emergency Preparedness (CORE + EP) within the Division of Preparedness and Emergency Programs (DPEP). He helps lead the Agency’s efforts to advance strategic tech-enabled traceability initiatives and engage with a variety of stakeholders on the requirements of the FDA Food Traceability Rule. Adam graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Science and Operations Management and a minor in Music. He received his Master of Science (MS) in Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries from Northeastern University.