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Ciara Blackston is a Manager in Mergers, Acquisitions & Ventures at PepsiCo, where she supports strategic investments and portfolio growth across the company’s venture and innovation ecosystem. With a foundational background in finance and a proven record of working cross-functionally to evaluate and execute startup partnerships, she brings a strong analytical lens and collaborative leadership style to her role. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Ciara is committed to advancing emerging consumer-brand innovation and fostering inclusive growth opportunities within the broader CPG sector.