Maile A Combs, BSc.

As the Research Manager for The Ester C Company, Maile Combs has spent the last 10 years making pivotal contributions to Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Research & Development. She currently oversees clinical trials, directs product and process development activities, and conducts retailer seminars and radio interviews on vitamin C and Ester-C^®. Most recently, she earned co-author credits on two vitamin C research publications. A summa cum laude graduate of Northern Arizona University with a BS in Chemistry, Ms. Combs is currently working on achieving her Masters of Science degree in Human Nutrition.

Angelica Vrablic, PhD

Dr. Angelica Vrablic has conducted several clinical trials on supplements for weight loss, joint health and cardiovascular wellness. A frequent guest on popular national radio and TV health shows, she has appeared on programs hosted by Deborah Ray, Frankie Boyer and Dr. Bob Martin, as well as Holistic Healthline and The Heart Show. Dr. Vrablic has worked with several leading natural health companies in nutritional research, including Home Health™ and SISU™.

Kristin A. Schierenbeck, MS, CNS

Kristin A. Schierenbeck has worked in many aspects of the dietary supplement industry including research, regulatory, quality control, marketing and sales since 1996. Currently the manager of Consumer Affairs, she is an active member of the American College of Nutrition (ACN) and a Certified Member of the American Nutraceutical Association (ANA). Ms. Schierenbeck also continues to counsel clients in her own clinical practice.

Jennifer Burns-Peterson, MS, RD

Jennifer Burns-Peterson is a Technical Support Nutritionist and has been in the dietary supplement industry since 1999. Her experience ranges from Quality Assurance to Customer Relations. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Mansfield University, Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York Institute of Technology, along with the credentials of a Registered Dietitian. Mrs. Burns-Peterson takes an active role in responding to customer-related questions.