Dr. Marta Cruz holds a degree in Nutrition from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (1999), a specialization in Nutrition and Weight Loss from UGF-RJ (2007), a degree in Administration from CEFET/RJ (2010), a Master’s degree in Local and Sustainable Development from UNISUAM (2015), in the area of Food Technology, Administration and Product Innovation, and a Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition from the Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (2023). She has extensive experience in management, planning and organizing gastronomy events, both in the professional and academic markets. She currently works as an administrator in the public sector, and also as a consultant in management, planning and quality control in the food and beverage sector, giving classes and lectures in the related areas of Nutrition and Administration, Gastronomy, Strategic and Administrative Management, People Management, Logistics (Purchasing and Stock), Sustainability, Innovation and Events.