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
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Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee provides expertise in analyzing data for the Science and Technology department. Areas of expertise: quantitative analysis, writing
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
Ashish Sharma
Ashish Sharma works on the U.S. Philanthropy team to secure funds for GFI by working with donors throughout the Northeast. Areas of expertise: fundraising, donor relations, regional development
Marco Pelloni
Marco Pelloni leads the web development team to help provide GFI's online web experience. Areas of expertise: web strategy, web development, user experience
Sneha Singh
Sneha is a visionary strategist, overseeing and coordinating all our work with a keen focus on maximizing impact in India’s smart protein sector. Areas of expertise: organizational leadership, strategic planning, people management, philanthropy
Lauren Wollin-Ramirez
Lauren supports GFI to achieve its mission by ensuring GFI’s culture supports team members in creating a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. Areas of expertise: People Operations, culture, employee experience and engagement, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)
Brittaney Benson-Townsend
Brittaney is a marketing automation expert leveraging email marketing analytics tools to support teams across GFI in creating powerful data-driven campaigns in support of the GFI mission. Areas of expertise: Pardot (Account Engagement), Salesforce, SQL, HTML, CSS
Samantha Riches
Samantha is responsible for leading the SciTech research funding team. Areas of expertise: research funding, global network building, program management
Mary Ellen Shoup
Mary Ellen supports the development and growth of GFI’s online audience and optimizes content for maximum impact and engagement. Areas of expertise: content creation and strategy, social media management, newsletter content, copywriting and editing, stakeholder outreach
