Hillary Sullivan

Research Director at CORTEVA

Hillary Sullivan is the Research Director for Core Technologies at Corteva Agriscience. In this role, Hillary leads research efforts to develop and globally deploy technology platforms and processes for Row Crop Seed Product Development and Molecular Diagnostics Technologies. Her team focuses on enabling technologies, including high throughput molecular assisted breeding platforms, doubled haploid technologies, and next-generation molecular diagnostics. Hillary began her career as a Research Associate in the molecular marker discovery program. She has held numerous roles since then, including Senior Research Manager for Crop Genetics Research and Development and Research Director for Global Marker Technologies. In 2017, she participated in the inaugural build of an internal innovation incubator platform and continues to serve the platform in multiple roles. In 2019, Hillary was named Distinguished Fellow at Corteva Agriscience, in recognition of her sustained accomplishments and contributions to innovation.