Team Member

Enakshi Ganguly
Team Team Member

Enakshi Ganguly

Enakshi Ganguly helps develop and execute GFI's media strategy, helping position GFI as the go-to resource for influential journalists across the country. Areas of expertise: media engagement, communication strategy, creative storytelling, and thought leadership

Alex Mayers
Team Global Affiliate

Alex Mayers

Alex directs GFI Europe’s strategic planning and coordinates all areas of our work. Areas of expertise: GFI Europe’s work across the board, leadership, strategy, management

Valerie Burton
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Valerie Burton

Valerie contributes to many exciting policy initiatives by providing research assistance, coordinating weekly and monthly reporting, assisting advocacy and outreach, and keeping the DC office running smoothly. Areas of expertise: administrative and logistical support, proofreading/copyediting

Ava Kuser
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Ava Kuser

Ava Kuser serves as the Senior People Operations Coordinator for GFI's Collaborative Assistance Team, specifically supporting the areas of Payroll and Human Resources. Areas of expertise: Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Payroll, Administrative Support

Lena Hamelin
Team Team Member

Lena Hamelin

Lena provides high-level project and administrative support to the Vice President of Development and the rest of GFI's Development team. Areas of expertise: project coordination, admin support, research and analysis, animal welfare

Margaret Badding
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Margaret Badding

Margaret works with the Policy and Government Relations team to advance policies supporting the alternative protein sector. Margaret researches policy opportunities, conducts outreach to decision makers in the executive and legislative branches, and writes policy briefs, comments, and other content focused on alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: Research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, content creation, environmental policy.

Gabriela Diaz Sidron
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Gabriela Diaz Sidron

Gabriela Diaz is responsible for growing the annual fund membership base, renewing and upgrading member support, and strengthening donor relationships. Areas of expertise: fundraising and strategy, CRM Management, stewardship.

Heather Deal
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Heather Deal

Heather Deal leads the web content production and web publishing processes for GFI. Areas of expertise: web design, graphic design, web content management, project management

Sandra Takamine
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Sandra Takamine

Sandra connects GFI’s generous community of supporters with the vital work to innovate and transform the food ecosystem, accelerating progress toward a sustainable and just future. Areas of expertise: individual giving, donor relations, stewardship, fundraising