Bianca Datta, PhD
Bianca leads our efforts to mobilize and energize the alternative protein research community. Areas of expertise: material science & engineering, scientific community-building, public speaking, universities, colleges
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Jessica Colley Clarke crafts stories that resonate with readers and inspire action to rethink our global food system. Areas of expertise: storytelling and content creation, thought leadership, media engagement, strategic messaging, persuasive writing
Emma Adkisson
Emma serves as central support for donor engagement projects and events, aiding GFI's fundraising initiatives for maximum impact. Areas of expertise: event planning, donor communications, project management
Kelsey Favret
Kelsey Favret sets strategy and works directly with GFI's Leadership donors in securing philanthropic contributions to support our work in transforming the global food system. Areas of expertise: individual giving, stewardship, event planning and coordination
Amy Sacco
Amy Sacco works with GFI’s fundraisers to build strong donor relationships and advance the organization’s philanthropic mission through strategic research, pipeline development and actionable donor insights. Areas of expertise: prospect research, moves management, development strategy and writing/editing
Sarah Hanneken, JD
Sarah Hanneken provides strategic legal guidance to support GFI’s mission of accelerating alternative protein solutions. Areas of expertise: legal advocacy, contract review/negotiation, intellectual property law, litigation, regulatory affairs
Taylor Leet-Otley
Taylor Leet-Otley oversees GFI's consumer research, keeping the organization and the industry in touch with consumers' needs & beliefs in the fast-moving alternative protein category. Areas of Expertise: Consumer insights, market strategy, branding & marketing
Mackenzie Battle, JD
Mackenzie Battle supports GFI's litigation efforts and works on regulatory and policy issues affecting alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: U.S. and global regulations, lobbying compliance, and legal research
Leah MacRaild
Leah MacRaild leads the U.S. Philanthropy team in its work to generate vital philanthropic support for GFI's pioneering work. Areas of expertise: philanthropic giving, nonprofit management, major gifts, strategic planning, prospect research
Nikhita Mansukhani Kogar, PhD
Nikhita is focused on the technical landscape of plant-based proteins and how to expand their impact and adoption. Areas of expertise: plant-based product development, materials science, physicochemical characterization, food chemistry
