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Brenda Knapp is the director of nutrition at Simmons Pet Food. She was born and raised on a family farm outside of Dubuque, Iowa, which laid the foundation for her passion for animals, agriculture and supporting farmers. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in dairy science from Iowa State University, then graduate degrees at the University of Illinois in animal nutrition with a focus on companion animals. Knapp began her career in animal nutrition and spent over 10 years living and working in Latin America with Cargill and Trouw Nutrition, supporting a range of species from pets to shrimp. Her career includes a diverse range of technical, cultural and market experiences that have shaped her perspective, thinking and approach.