Janie Butler develops dynamic educational programs and workforce solutions to cultivate talent in the growing alternative protein sector. Areas of expertise: workforce development, community-building, educational program design, cross-disciplinary thinking, agile mindset
Brandi Bangle facilitates GFI's Research Grants Program, manages stakeholder communications, and supports the RFP cycle processes. Areas of expertise: research administration, program coordination, process improvement
Nicholas Goldsmith supports GFI's partnerships with research funders in the US. Areas of expertise: research funding, science policy, grantmaking, merit review, research
Jeremy Eltz will work to develop and support the education and workforce pipeline for the alternative protein industry. Areas of expertise: Education and workforce development, STEM education, state legislation and government affairs, curriculum development
Amanda Hildebrand oversees GFI’s Science and Technology department to build a roadmap for accelerating alternative protein research while empowering scientists to execute on this vision. Areas of expertise: bioprocess development and commercialization, project and team leadership, fermentation, kinetic modeling
Bianca leads our efforts to mobilize and energize the alternative protein research community. Areas of expertise: material science & engineering, scientific community-building, public speaking, universities, colleges
Nikhita is focused on the technical landscape of plant-based proteins and how to expand their impact and adoption. Areas of expertise: plant-based product development, materials science, physicochemical characterization, food chemistry
Sharon Lee provides project coordination and administrative support for the Science and Technology department. Areas of expertise: quantitative analysis, project coordination, writing, editing
Samantha is responsible for leading the SciTech research funding team. Areas of expertise: research funding, global network building, program management
