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Erin Rees Clayton
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Erin Rees Clayton, PhD

Erin leverages broad ecosystem knowledge and strategic insights to strengthen the global alternative protein research and development landscape. Areas of expertise: alternative protein research strategy, technical thought leadership, research funding and ecosystem analysis

Clare Bland
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Clare Bland

Clare Bland leads GFI’s global fundraising strategy and growth, working closely with development teams across our international network; builds partnerships; and secures transformational gifts and grants in support of GFI’s global impact. Areas of expertise: philanthropy strategy, principal gifts, foundation grants, program development, effective altruism.

Mirte Gosker
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Mirte Gosker

Mirte Gosker leads GFI Asia Pacific as managing director, accelerating the markets for plant-based and cultivated meat through research and innovation. Areas of expertise: entrepreneurship, business strategy and development, project management, people management, philanthropy.

Gus Guadagnini
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Gus Guadagnini

Gus Guadagnini leads GFI Brazil, building partnerships with many of the world’s leading meat and agricultural companies. Areas of expertise: Brazil, plant-based proteins, entrepreneurship, startups, strategic planning, project management, marketing.

Nir Goldstein
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Nir Goldstein

Nir Goldstein leads GFI Israel, pushing plant-based and cultivated meat innovation in what is often called “Startup Nation.” Areas of expertise: food tech entrepreneurship, business strategy and development, policy, intellectual property.

Sheila Voss
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Sheila Voss

Sheila Voss oversees GFI's strategic awareness and action campaigns, data-driven storytelling, and communications-related partnerships. Areas of expertise: plant science and sustainability, agricultural education, biodiversity and climate change messaging.