Expert

Rachel Lichte
Team Expert

Rachel Lichte

Rachel works with GFI's U.S. and global affiliate leadership to promote cross-functional teamwork and strengthen collaboration across our global network in order to maximize GFI's impact. Areas of expertise: strategic planning, communication, program management

Nathan Ahlgrim
Team Expert

Nathan Ahlgrim

Nathan manages the Alt Protein Project, in which he empowers student groups around the globe to build the alternative protein field at their university. Areas of expertise: community-building, program operations, early career coaching, education, psychology, neuroscience

Amanda Bess
Team Expert

Amanda Bess

Amanda leads SciTech's technical analyses and supports strategic planning of future research focused on the tractability and sustainability of alternative protein technologies. Areas of expertise: environmental science, critical analysis, program management, strategic planning

Lucas Eastham
Team Expert

Lucas Eastham

Lucas Eastham is focused on analyzing fermentation technologies, and progressing their applications in the alternative protein industry. Areas of expertise: microbial biotechnology, upstream strain and process development, downstream process development, bioprocess product commercialization

Matt Hotze, Ph.D.
Team Expert

Matt Hotze, Ph.D.

Matt oversees GFI's Science and Technology Department operations and advises on both U.S. and global strategy for developing the ideas, people, and funding we need to cultivate for alternative protein success. Areas of expertise: environmental impacts of the food system, nanotechnology, water treatment, science team building and leadership