Brandi Bangle
Brandi Bangle facilitates GFI's Research Grants Program, manages stakeholder communications, and supports the RFP cycle processes. Areas of expertise: research administration, program coordination, process improvement
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Nicholas Goldsmith, PhD
Nicholas Goldsmith supports GFI's partnerships with research funders in the US. Areas of expertise: research funding, science policy, grantmaking, merit review, research
Kaitlyn Gilioli
Kaitlyn Gilioli coordinates IT projects and initiatives and serves as the liaison between the IT team and internal clients. Areas of expertise: collaboration, organization, project management, process development
Julia Nemon
Julia Nemon is GFI's Director of Finance and Operations. Areas of expertise: financial planning and analysis, grants and contract management, non-profit operations
Laura Henry
Laura Henry supports GFI's financial reporting by serving as administrator of the team's expense application and assisting the Finance Team with corporate credit card tasks that impact transaction processing. Areas of expertise: nonprofit finance, administration, data entry, application training and support
Jody Kirchner
Jody Kirchner leads GFI’s market and consumer insights team, delivering data-driven analysis to educate industry leaders and key stakeholders on the opportunities around alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: consumer insights, market research & analysis, growth strategy, innovation, food industry
David Nunez
David Nunez manages all aspects of fundraising from foundation donors in the areas of global health, food security, and animal welfare. Areas of expertise: Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation donors.
Amanda Hildebrand, PhD
Amanda Hildebrand oversees GFI’s Science and Technology department to build a roadmap for accelerating alternative protein research while empowering scientists to execute on this vision. Areas of expertise: bioprocess development and commercialization, project and team leadership, fermentation, kinetic modeling
Abby Sewell
Abby serves as GFI’s Corporate Engagement Manager, supporting food manufacturers and other food companies upstream to inspire and accelerate their shift toward alternative protein. Areas of expertise: CPG marketing, consumer insights, brand strategy, strategic partnerships, social impact
Pepin Andrew Tuma, JD
Pepin Andrew Tuma leads GFI’s policy team in advancing state and federal initiatives that remove hurdles and leverage resources to catalyze progress on alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: legislative advocacy, food and nutrition policy, coalition building, campaign strategy
