Jacalyn Webster
Jacalyn coordinates the Philanthropy team’s work and supports the Associate Director of Philanthropy. Areas of Expertise: Event and project management, sustainable agriculture, plant-based cooking, nutrition education
Development
Susan Bachar
Susan Bachar builds partnerships with GFI’s constituents in support of its mission to accelerate alternative protein innovation globally. Areas of expertise: Non-profit fundraising, communications, management, public affairs/policy advocacy.
Kaitlin Grady
Kaitlin Grady builds partnerships with GFI's constituents in support of its mission to accelerate alternative protein innovation globally. Areas of expertise: development strategy, programmatic evaluation, international affairs, cello & music composition.
Victoria Wheeler
Victoria Wheeler builds GFI’s base of financial support through our annual fund. Areas of expertise: Agriculture and natural resources, community farms, project management, donor communications.
Alexis Vanderhye
Alexis Vanderhye builds deep and lasting relationships with forward-looking foundations. Areas of expertise: grant writing, nonprofits, communications.
Josh Richards
Josh Richards is GFI’s grant writer. Areas of expertise: nonprofits, higher education fundraising, field organizing, research fundraising.
David Mai
David Mai manages the Development team’s data and projects. Areas of expertise: database management, Salesforce, administrative support, project management.
Dara Homer
Dara Homer coordinates the Development team’s work. Areas of expertise: writing, program coordination, teaching, leadership development.
Audrey Gyr
Audrey Gyr is one of GFI’s philanthropy officers, working to build lasting relationships with GFI supporters. Areas of expertise: sustainable agriculture, nonprofits, event & project management.
Brittany Chambers
Brittany Chambers develops deep and long-lasting relationships with institutional givers. Areas of expertise: fundraising, grant writing, history and communications, management.