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.
Team Member
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 Senior Corporate Engagement Manager, supporting food manufacturers, meat companies, and retailers 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
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
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.
