Reannon Branchesi
Reannon Branchesi builds and supports GFI’s team. Areas of expertise: nonprofits, corporate culture, animal agriculture, hiring.
Team Member
Claire Bomkamp, PhD
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 Senior 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
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
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
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.
