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 storytelling, strategy, and engagement across the industry, 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.