Meet the Team.
Nicole Ilic is the Director of Innovation at Edesia. Nicole has a background in clinical nutrition and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University in Nutritional Sciences and completed her dietetic internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. After working in clinical dietetics, she returned to academia for a Master of Science degree from Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy to more fully pursue a career in international nutrition. Nicole joined Edesia in 2011, managing the Research & Development team and currently oversees Edesia’s Innovation Fund development.
Andrew Kamara is the Vice President of Global Operations at Edesia. In this role, he leads the organization’s manufacturing and operational efforts, overseeing production, quality, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management at Edesia’s Rhode Island facility. He also plays a key role in driving global expansion initiatives related to Last Mile delivery and impact.
Since joining Edesia in 2009, Andrew has held a variety of roles across the organization, contributing to its growth and operational excellence.
Before Edesia, Andrew spent two years at Coca-Cola Enterprises as a mid-level Distribution Resource, managing delivery, storage, and distribution operations for a broad portfolio of bottled beverages. He also worked for six years at United Natural Foods, serving as both a Quality Assurance Specialist and a Supervisor in grocery and repackaging operations.
Andrew holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Connecticut and an Advanced Diploma in Electronics from NIIT in Accra, Ghana.