About Us

Clean Food Solutions Research Institute

Our Leadership

Meet the leaders helping translate research, strategy, and innovation into practical solutions for a safer and higher-quality food supply.

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Lauree Cameron

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Lauree Cameron brings extensive experience in operations, business development, strategic planning, and organizational growth to the Clean Food Solutions Research Institute. Throughout her career, she has helped entrepreneurs and mission-driven organizations turn ambitious ideas into practical, sustainable initiatives.

Lauree Cameron, Chief Operating Officer
About Lauree

Her background includes technology commercialization, intellectual property, regulatory coordination, partnerships, fundraising, and nonprofit governance.

A Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Lauree has a strong personal interest in the connection between food, health, and well-being. She has also held leadership roles with several community and nonprofit organizations, including Friends of Concord-Carlisle High School Swimming & Diving, the Carlisle Conservation Foundation, and Concord-Carlisle Youth Soccer.

Lauree holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Babson College and a BA in International Affairs and Political Science from the University of Maine.

At CFSRI, she helps translate the organization's mission and research priorities into effective operations, partnerships, funding opportunities, and measurable progress.

Lauree brings together operational leadership, strategic planning, partnerships, and organizational growth to help turn CFSRI's mission into measurable progress.
Stephen Shinnick, Chief Financial Officer
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Stephen Shinnick

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Stephen Shinnick brings more than 25 years of financial, operational, and entrepreneurial experience in healthcare and health-focused technology to the Clean Food Solutions Research Institute.

About Stephen

He has spent much of his career helping early-stage organizations grow, build sustainable business models, secure funding, and bring innovative health solutions to broader populations.

As Chief Operating Officer and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at Kognito, a health simulation company, Stephen helped guide the company through significant growth, expanding revenue from $1.7 million to $7.2 million and building the organization from 5 to 85 employees.

His work included financial strategy, government contracting, technology and systems implementation, and the development of health and wellness solutions for schools and communities. He also played a key role in the company's successful acquisition and subsequent integration.

A graduate of Babson College with a background in accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship, Stephen remains actively involved in the Babson and MIT startup communities as both an advisor and participant.

Through his work with emerging companies, he has also developed strong relationships across the foundation, venture capital, and private equity communities.

Stephen has a particular interest in using innovation and entrepreneurship to address health and economic challenges affecting individuals, families, and communities.

At CFSRI, he provides financial leadership and strategic guidance, helping build the strong financial foundation, partnerships, and funding relationships needed to advance research and develop practical solutions that improve the safety and quality of the food supply.

Stephen provides financial leadership and strategic guidance while helping build the financial foundation, partnerships, and funding relationships needed to advance CFSRI's research.

Building a stronger food future.

CFSRI combines research, leadership, and collaboration to develop practical solutions that improve the safety and quality of the food supply.