Simon Bakke
Simon Bakke works across GFI's teams to support fundraising efforts, engage donors, and enhance GFI's global stewardship strategy. Areas of expertise: Nonprofit development, multimedia communications, content creation, project management
Development
Amylark Lorwood, MPH
Amylark Lorwood supports strategy and donor engagement on the U.S. Philanthropy team to expand funding for GFI’s mission. Areas of expertise: Fundraising strategy, grant writing, nonprofit management, government relations, policy & research
David Nunez
David Nunez manages all aspects of fundraising from foundation donors in the areas of global health, food security, and animal welfare. Areas of expertise: Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation donors.
Emma Adkisson
Emma serves as central support for donor engagement projects and events, aiding GFI's fundraising initiatives for maximum impact. Areas of expertise: event planning, donor communications, project management
Kelsey Favret
Kelsey Favret sets strategy and works directly with GFI's Leadership donors in securing philanthropic contributions to support our work in transforming the global food system. Areas of expertise: individual giving, stewardship, event planning and coordination
Amy Sacco
Amy Sacco works with GFI’s fundraisers to build strong donor relationships and advance the organization’s philanthropic mission through strategic research, pipeline development and actionable donor insights. Areas of expertise: prospect research, moves management, development strategy and writing/editing
Leah MacRaild
Leah MacRaild leads the U.S. Philanthropy team in its work to generate vital philanthropic support for GFI's pioneering work. Areas of expertise: philanthropic giving, nonprofit management, major gifts, strategic planning, prospect research
Lena Hamelin
Lena provides high-level project and administrative support to the Vice President of Development and the rest of GFI's Development team. Areas of expertise: project coordination, admin support, research and analysis, animal welfare
Gabriela Diaz Sidron
Gabriela Diaz is responsible for growing the annual fund membership base, renewing and upgrading member support, and strengthening donor relationships. Areas of expertise: fundraising and strategy, CRM Management, stewardship.
Sandra Takamine
Sandra connects GFI’s generous community of supporters with the vital work to innovate and transform the food ecosystem, accelerating progress toward a sustainable and just future. Areas of expertise: individual giving, donor relations, stewardship, fundraising
