Team Member

Ashley Pittman
Team Team Member

Ashley Pittman

Ashley provides executive-level administration and project execution support to the CEO and other members of the executive team. Areas of expertise: project management, collaboration, nonprofits, administration, communication, animal welfare

Niki Kraska
Team Team Member

Niki Kraska

Niki Kraska supports GFI’s international operations to optimize coordination between GFI's global teams. Areas of expertise: international development, youth development, program management, event coordination, and communication

Katherine Van Story
Team Team Member

Katherine Van Story

Katherine Van Story is passionate about building meaningful relationships with GFI’s community of donors to advance key funding priorities in the alternative protein space. Areas of expertise: development strategy, donor relations, fundraising, communications

Megan Kellums
Team Team Member

Megan Kellums

Megan helps the Development team stay organized and collaborate efficiently to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. Areas of expertise: project management, organization, collaboration, effective communication.

Carolyn Englar
Team Expert

Carolyn Englar

Carolyn Englar crafts compelling stories to advance alternative proteins and transform the global food system. Areas of expertise: global communications, media strategy, public relations, relationship management

Ingrid Eck
Team Team Member

Ingrid Eck

Ingrid Eck develops strategies to strengthen the organization’s events and community-building function. Areas of expertise: event design and management, stakeholder engagement, coalition building

Rachel Colombana
Team Team Member

Rachel Colombana

Rachel Colombana is GFI’s Senior Director of Development, helping oversee the department’s operations. Areas of expertise: fundraising, corporate sponsorships, grants, development strategy