Team

Laura Cubillos is the Founder and CEO of BrightFork. Prior to this, Laura led Food & Beverage practices at three top five independent PR and communications agencies in the industry: Edelman, where she served as Global Chair of Food & Beverage; Padilla (part of AVENIR GLOBAL), where she led the sector; and FoodMinds, which she co-founded and helped grow into a global leader in food and nutrition affairs.

With more than 30 years of experience – from the early internet era to the rise of digital media – Laura has helped shape how food and wellness brands connect with people. Today, she’s leveraging AI to its fullest to redefine strategy, storytelling, and engagement in food, beverage and wellness communications, with a strong focus on innovation, leadership, and growth. 

Her work spans every corner of the food system – from startups to Fortune 100 companies, ingredient suppliers to retailers, NGOs to policymakers, and health professionals to influencers. She helps clients anticipate change, navigate complexity and lead with confidence.

A registered dietitian and passionate marketer, advisor, and connector, Laura brings deep expertise, creativity, and a global network to every challenge.

Laura also serves on the 2026 Taste of the NFL Advisory Committee and has been a board member of Action for Healthy Kids since 2016.