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
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
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 helps the Development team achieve ambitious fundraising goals through project management, implementation, and support. Areas of expertise: digital communication for donors, project management, writing
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 works to equip GFI fundraisers with strong donors through research and pipeline development to achieve GFI's philanthropic goals. Areas of expertise: prospect research, moves management, development strategy and writing/editing
Sarah Hanneken serves as legal counsel for GFI's Communications, Corporate Engagement, Policy, and SciTech teams Areas of expertise: legal advocacy, contract review/negotiation, intellectual property law, litigation, regulatory affairs
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 supports GFI's litigation efforts and works on regulatory and policy issues affecting alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: regulatory advocacy, legal research and analysis, litigation
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
