Eleni "Ellie" Kardaras is responsible for analysis of retail and foodservice market data to identify actionable insights to support GFI's work and educate the alternative protein industry. Areas of expertise: consumer insights, food innovation, market analytics, food science
Tim Carey advances GFI's legislative, and regulatory strategies by operating at the intersection of public health research, law, and policy. Areas of expertise: Regulatory and legislative drafting, stakeholder engagement and education, public health policy strategy and advocacy, and constitutional law.
Dante and his team lead GFI’s strategy for policy innovations that unlock opportunities for alternative proteins in the U.S. and around the world. Areas of expertise: Policy advocacy and strategy; Diplomacy; Coalition-building
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
Kimiko Hong-Mitsui leads GFI Japan, driving regulatory and policy initiatives, fostering public-private partnerships, and shaping the alternative protein landscape through scientific innovation. Areas of expertise: Regulatory strategy, stakeholder engagement, strategic development, public-private partnerships, alternative protein industry growth
Elisha manages GFI's global Research Grant Program's request for proposals and grantee portfolio. Areas of expertise: research funding, non-profit leadership, application and review software, process improvement
Lizzie Pearson drives impact on the Corporate Engagement team by supporting operations and optimizing workflows. Areas of expertise: administration, marketing and communications, project management, research and analysis, market-based solutions
Aminnah Ferguson facilitates the planning and execution of events and engagement activities at GFI, creating opportunities to connect stakeholders, amplify GFI’s mission, and drive positive change in the alternative protein sector. Areas of expertise: program and event management, community building and engagement, sustainable project management, strategic partnerships, and leadership and coaching.
Jen helps build GFI’s brand equity by providing creative operations support for the US Communications team. Areas of expertise: creative operations, project and resource management, workflow optimization, and relationship building
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
