Elzbieta Czekanski, Food Safety Auditor on Influential Women

Influential Woman · Public health and food safety

Elzbieta Czekanski

Food Safety Auditor, Self-employed

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

2016Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Bergen Community College (English language program Degree Math Degree Biology Degree Environmental Science) Degree Business background from Poland Cert Registered Environmental Health Specialist Cert Food Manager Certification

Her Story

About Elzbieta

She is a food safety, environmental health, and public health professional with experience in food safety audits, consulting, training, environmental inspections, regulatory compliance, and food safety management. She currently works as a self-employed Food Safety Auditor, providing audit, consulting, and training services. Previously, she served as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the Township of Teaneck and Bergen County Department of Health. She also has long-term hospitality management experience as General Manager and Food Safety Manager at Wisla Club.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Elzbieta

01What do you attribute your success to?

Never give up on your dreams. Dreams can lead us to many good things and success. Whatever is happening, there's always a door that's gonna lead you somewhere better.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Just to follow your passion, and passion can lead to good things... doing what's right, and making sure that whatever you do is not hurting anybody.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Be strong. Believing in what you do. Believing that the job that we do is important... Never give up on your dreams.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Public health is growing and has big attention right now. Challenges include dealing with different people, nationalities, religions, and languages.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

To do the right thing. Following rules and regulations, but the most important is just to do what's right.

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