Daniel Gertner
Daniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape. Areas of expertise: research and analysis, economics
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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
Adam Leman, Ph.D.
Adam is focused on engineering a new paradigm in food production. Areas of expertise: microbial fermentation, precision fermentation, molecular biology
Matt Hotze, Ph.D.
Matt Hotze serves as a leading learner who oversees operations of the Science & Technology Department; he identifies and removes roadblocks as the team builds out the ever-expanding map of alternative protein research. Areas of expertise: team building and leadership, nanotechnology, water treatment, scientific publishing, e-biking across Houston
Liz Fathman
Liz leads the editorial and engagement team within Comms to steward and strengthen GFI’s owned and social channels, earned media work, and events and community engagement. Areas of expertise: strategic communications, content creation and storytelling, publishing, ethnography, small-scale agriculture, regional food production
Faraz Harsini, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Faraz analyzes how best to scale the cultivated meat industry and ensure that products can enter and grow in the marketplace as quickly as possible. Areas of expertise: biotechnology, cultivated meat, technical analysis and research
Chethana Biliyar
Chethana Biliyar manages finance and administration, providing cross-cutting operations support to the Collaborative Assistance Team. Areas of expertise: finance, administration, USG international procurement and grants management, policy and procedure implementation, training
Curt Chaffin, J.D.
Curt contributes to creating a better future of food by inspiring and growing our policy team. Areas of expertise: strategic planning, management, environmental law
Evelina Erickson
Evelina leads GFI’s US-based philanthropy team developing and implementing mission-driven fundraising strategy and providing guidance to donors and families who want to make a meaningful impact on alt-protein outcomes Areas of expertise: nurturing donor relationships, fund development, innovative gift solutions, donor engagement, metrics development and evaluation
Mike Dixon
Mike supports financial oversight to ensure accuracy, transparency, and mission viability. Areas of expertise: financial reporting and budgeting, QuickBooks, accounting
