Gabriella Yankovich
Senior Marketing and Technical Manager for Beauty & Personal Care; DEI Committee Chair Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.); NYSCCGabriella Yankovich is based in New York City as the Senior Marketing and Technical Manager for Beauty & Personal Care at Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), where she leads clinical formulation initiatives across North America, leveraging Japanese upcycled raw materials and innovative technologies. Her career bridges R&D, product development, regulatory affairs, and business strategy—bringing a holistic perspective to beauty innovation.
A proud daughter of Jewish immigrants from Riga, Latvia, who escaped the former USSR to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. Gabriella began her scientific journey studying Food Science at Rutgers University’s School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, inspired by her older sister. She also earned a minor in Management and Environmental Business Economics. Her early lab work focused on using fluorescent light to study microflora and microbiome stability in perishable foods, contributing to more accurate expiration dating.
Her career spans global food safety, product stewardship, and regulatory roles in agriculture and industrial sectors. She later transitioned into technical sales as a Northeast Account Manager for a raw material supplier and chemical manufacturer, supporting personal care, homecare, and oil & gas initiatives.
Gabriella holds a Master’s in Cosmetic Science through the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Distance Learning Program, in partnership with the London Institute of Technology and IFSCC. She is a Board Member of the NYSCC, Chair of its DEI Committee, and an active member of CEW.
Outside of work, Gabriella embraces holistic wellness and lifestyle creativity—rollerblading, practicing yoga, and styling fresh beauty and fashion inspiration. She’s always seeking rich life experiences that nourish both the stomach, spirit, and energy to her family, friends colleaugues, and all the people around her.
