Team Member

Taylor Leet-Otley
Team Team Member

Taylor Leet-Otley

Taylor Leet-Otley oversees GFI's consumer research, keeping the organization and the industry in touch with consumers' needs & beliefs in the fast-moving alternative protein category. Areas of Expertise: Consumer insights, market strategy, branding & marketing

Mackenzie Battle
Team Team Member

Mackenzie Battle, J.D.

Mackenzie Battle supports GFI's litigation efforts and works on regulatory and policy issues affecting alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: regulatory advocacy, legal research and analysis, litigation

Leah MacRaild
Team Team Member

Leah MacRaild

Leah MacRaild leads the U.S. Philanthropy team in its work to generate vital philanthropic support for GFI's pioneering work. Areas of expertise: philanthropic giving, nonprofit management, major gifts, strategic planning, prospect research

Kimberly Taylor
Team Team Member

Kimberly Taylor

Kimberly assists the CE team by orchestrating the CE newsletter suite, databases, and industry-focused events and webinar series. Areas of Expertise: business operations, start-ups, plant-based retail & food service landscape, project management

Enakshi Ganguly
Team Team Member

Enakshi Ganguly

Enakshi Ganguly helps develop and execute GFI's media strategy, helping position GFI as the go-to resource for influential journalists across the country. Areas of expertise: media engagement, communication strategy, creative storytelling, and thought leadership

Jill Lauson
Team Expert

Jill Lauson

Jill Lauson oversees GFI’s Research Grant Program, maximizing the impact of GFI-funded research through effective coordination, stakeholder engagement, and systems integration. Areas of expertise: research grant management, researcher support, data management, process improvement

Alex Mayers
Team Global Affiliate

Alex Mayers

Alex directs GFI Europe’s strategic planning and coordinates all areas of our work. Areas of expertise: GFI Europe’s work across the board, leadership, strategy, management

Team Team Member

Valerie Burton

Valerie contributes to many exciting policy initiatives by providing research assistance, coordinating weekly and monthly reporting, assisting advocacy and outreach, and keeping the DC office running smoothly. Areas of expertise: administrative and logistical support, proofreading/copyediting

Ava Kuser
Team Team Member

Ava Kuser

Ava Kuser serves as the People Operations Coordinator for GFI's Collaborative Assistance Team, specifically supporting the areas of Payroll and Human Resources. Areas of expertise: Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Payroll, Administrative Support