Amy Huang
Amy leads GFI's scientific ecosystems team to build research and training communities around the globe. Areas of expertise: scientific field-building, design thinking, public speaking, community-building
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Julia Hart
Julia Hart is the Senior Finance Manager for GFI, handling reporting and providing financial support to GFI's departments, staff, and international affiliates. Areas of expertise: accounting, mathematics, nonprofits, community outreach, financial management
Charles Christiansen
Charles Christiansen serves as everything from programmer to CTO. Areas of expertise: software development, hardware troubleshooting, plant-based meat manufacturing, internet engineering, system administration, cybersecurity.
Reannon Branchesi
Reannon Branchesi builds and supports GFI’s team. Areas of expertise: nonprofits, corporate culture, animal agriculture, hiring.
Claire Bomkamp, Ph.D.
Claire Bomkamp is focused on cultivated seafood and driving forward GFI's Sustainable Seafood Initiative. Areas of expertise: the science and technology of cultivated seafood, cultivated seafood startups, research, and university programs, scaffolding, science communication, fish puns.
Brian Berry
Brian Berry is our Senior Strategic Advisor, facilitating global collaboration to execute our strategic plan and maximize GFI's global impact. Areas of expertise: organizational strategy, project management, executive consulting, product management, analytics.
Renee Bell
Renee Bell is GFI’s Science Content Lead, helping our SciTech team communicate compelling messages and host impactful events. Areas of expertise: writing, editing, science communication, education, and event planning
Marika Azoff
Marika Azoff leads The Good Food Institute's (GFI) initiatives with foodservice companies and culinary organizations. She works with major U.S. foodservice companies, influential culinary institutions and culinary associations to inspire and accelerate their shift toward alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: foodservice, retail, strategic partnerships, public speaking
Vanessa Assaro-Aluisa
Vanessa Assaro-Aluisa supports the SciTech team with administrative and tech needs as well as project coordination, data management, and process optimization. Areas of expertise: administration, new media, program management, project management, Asana, creative crafts.
Melissa Ahlborn
Melissa leads digital engagement initiatives to grow, educate, and inspire GFI’s online audiences. Areas of expertise: social media management, content strategy and creation, analytics, plant-based cooking, food systems
