Zoe Atkins

Zoe Sullivan Atkins studies food science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison while working as a research assistant in Dr. Rich Hartel’s ice cream and candy lab. As a Sergeant in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, Zoe is a licensed operator of the largest vehicle in the U. S. Army (the HET). In previous years, she was a member, Historian, Social Chair, and Vice President of the UW-Madison Food Science Club. Now, she is a Food Science Ambassador, helping other students find and learn about the program at UW. Zoe grew up on a hobby farm with cats, dogs, horses, sheep, tortoises, chickens, ducks, bunnies, and black swans. There, she developed a love and respect for all creatures that she hopes to apply as a product developer of plant-based, sustainable foods. When hard to reach, Zoe might be found figure skating, rock climbing, or running around the dog park with Mishka (her 3.7 lb long-haired chihuahua).