Jen McWilliams
Jen helps build GFI’s brand equity by providing creative operations support for the US Communications team. Areas of expertise: creative operations, project and resource management, workflow optimization, and relationship building
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Janie Butler
Janie Butler develops dynamic educational programs and workforce solutions to cultivate talent in the growing alternative protein sector. Areas of expertise: workforce development, community-building, educational program design, cross-disciplinary thinking, agile mindset
Pat McAuley
Pat McAuley works with the Corporate Engagement team, serving as the primary contact for alternative protein entrepreneurs and startups. Areas of expertise: entrepreneurship, startups, fundraising, consumer brands, brand strategy
Rachel Lichte
Rachel works with GFI's U.S. and global affiliate leadership to promote cross-functional teamwork and strengthen collaboration across our global network in order to maximize GFI's impact. Areas of expertise: strategic planning, communication, program management
Sarah Backer
Sarah Backer supports the Policy team by researching policy opportunities and using persuasive writing to engage decision-makers, partner organizations, and the public to advance alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: Research and analysis, content creation, environmental policy
Tamar Lieberman
Tamar Lieberman leads the Policy Department’s state legislative efforts and campaigns for public research to accelerate progress on alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: policy advocacy campaigns, coalition building, state legislation
Aimee Pelletier
Aimee Pelletier helps to ensure the effective operation and management of GFl's Corporate Engagement Department. Areas of expertise: nonprofit management and strategy, relationship building and collaboration, project management, operations, communications
Emily Hennegan
Emily Hennegan drives creative campaign initiatives to communicate GFI's key messages and elevate GFI's brand. Areas of expertise: branding, web and print design, illustration, motion graphics, video
Chelsea Hammersmith
Chelsea Hammersmith develops industry narratives and deliverables with actionable insights to accelerate progress on alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: strategic communications, content development, storytelling
Maria Mercado SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Maria manages People Operations, benefits, payroll, compliance, and employee life cycle changes to ensure everything runs smoothly, which allows GFI team members to focus on their work with the confidence that their needs are well taken care of, while also enhancing the overall employee experience. Areas of expertise: People Operations, benefits, employee experience, payroll, and compliance
