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Jessica C. Adelman serves as an Adjunct Professor in Northwestern University's Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) Program while concurrently holding the executive position of Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Mars Wrigley North America and Global External Communications. In her corporate role, she leads strategy for corporate reputation, brand communications, social impact initiatives including the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, and consumer care communications across global operations.
Her academic instruction focuses on sustainability integration within corporate frameworks, notably co-teaching ISEN 461 Sustainable Branding. Educational credentials include a cum laude Bachelor's in Russian Area Studies from Dartmouth College, an MBA from the Wharton School, a Master's in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, an executive certificate in International Trade Issues from Harvard Kennedy School, and leadership training at IMD Switzerland. She maintains fluency in Russian and French.
Professional expertise spans 25 years in food industry executive leadership at Mars Wrigley, The Kroger Co. (where she served as Group Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer), Syngenta, Cargill, and Monsanto. Her research and teaching interests bridge corporate practice with academic theory in sustainability implementation, food waste reduction systems, and ethical brand communications within global supply chains.
Recognition includes industry-specific honors rather than traditional academic awards:
- Top Leader in Communications (2020)
- PR News’ Top Women in PR
- 40 Under 40 industry recognition
- Top Women in Grocery (2017)
- Most Powerful Women in America (Diversity Magazine)
- Women of Influence in food industry (2018)
- Game Changer in retail (2019) for Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative
Her corporate-executive-academic duality informs practical curriculum development, though no formal student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations are documented in the source material. Current work emphasizes translating Mars Wrigley's sustainability commitments into educational frameworks for MSES students.
