Chethana Biliyar is responsible for Collaborative Assistance Team (CAT) department management and oversight of administration, finance, IT, and people operations. Areas of expertise: administration, finance, policy and procedure implementation, training, USG international procurement and grants management
Curt shapes the role of innovative food and agriculture in the growing bio-based economies around the world. Areas of expertise: food and agriculture policy, coalition building, strategic development, regional growth, biotechnology and biomanufacturing
Mike supports financial oversight to ensure accuracy, transparency, and mission viability. Areas of expertise: financial reporting and budgeting, QuickBooks, accounting
Penny helps to create a sustainable, secure, and just food system by advancing alternative proteins in Congress. Areas of expertise: government relations, lobbying, legislation
Dominic provides administrative and project management support for the Communications team’s thought leadership, messaging, and multi-sector engagement efforts. Areas of expertise: writing and editing, project management, community-based and participatory research, communications and engagement rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
Hanna works with GFI’s university innovation team to support The Alt Protein Project. Areas of expertise: food systems and justice, environment, community-building, curriculum development, and improvisation
Asia works with GFI’s university innovation team to support The Alt Protein Project. Areas of expertise: program coordination and operations, mentoring, food systems, nutrition research, community-building
Emily manages projects that inform and catalyze the alternative protein field while ensuring the effective operation of the GFI U.S. communications team. Areas of expertise: project management, communications, and operations
Simone Costa oversees SciTech's technical solutions team to evaluate and advance technological readiness across alternative protein platforms. Areas of expertise: biomolecular and protein engineering, fermentation, cell biology, strategic planning
Michael supports the Policy and Government Relations team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment. Areas of expertise: research and analysis, original writing, multilateral fora, global public investment
