Dante Toppo
Dante and his team lead GFI’s strategy for policy innovations that unlock opportunities for alternative proteins in the U.S. and around the world. Areas of expertise: Policy advocacy and strategy; Diplomacy; Coalition-building
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Amylark Lorwood, MPH
Amylark Lorwood supports strategy and donor engagement on the U.S. Philanthropy team to expand funding for GFI’s mission. Areas of expertise: Fundraising strategy, grant writing, nonprofit management, government relations, policy & research
Elisha Reichling, MS, RDN, LDN
Elisha manages GFI's global Research Grant Program's request for proposals and grantee portfolio. Areas of expertise: research funding, non-profit leadership, application and review software, process improvement
Elizabeth Pearson
Elizabeth Pearson leads operational strategy and systems management for the Corporate Engagement team, designing the workflows, reporting frameworks, and data infrastructure that scale the team's impact. Areas of expertise: strategic operations, Salesforce architecture, data analytics
Aminnah Ferguson
Aminnah Ferguson facilitates the planning and execution of events and engagement activities at GFI, creating opportunities to connect stakeholders, amplify GFI’s mission, and drive positive change in the alternative protein sector. Areas of expertise: program and event management, community building and engagement, sustainable project management, strategic partnerships, and leadership and coaching.
Jen McWilliams
Jen provides creative operations support that builds brand equity and maximizes the mission impact of GFI's programmatic work Areas of expertise: creative operations, project and resource management, workflow optimization, and relationship building
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, instructional design, cross-disciplinary strategy
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
