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Asia Sheehab
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Asia Sheehab

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

  1. Science & Technology
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Emily Giroux
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Emily Giroux

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

  1. Communications
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Simone Costa, PhD
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Simone Costa, Ph.D.

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

  1. Science & Technology
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Michael Carter
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Michael Carter

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

  1. Policy & Government Relations
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Sally Chapman
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Sally Chapman

Sally Chapman guides GFI’s foundations team and oversees its grant-seeking program. Areas of expertise: development strategy, grants management, writing, nonprofit governance

  1. Development
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Ilya Sheyman
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Ilya Sheyman

Ilya leads all aspects of GFI's programmatic and administrative operations in the U.S., working alongside the U.S. leadership team to ensure GFI is executing towards maximal impact in transforming our food system while building an inclusive, equitable culture where every team member can thrive. Areas of expertise: strategic plan implementation, program leadership, infrastructure and operations

  1. Executive
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Chelsea Montes de Oca
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Chelsea Montes de Oca

Chelsea Montes de Oca coordinates GFI’s messaging and global publishing activities, providing editorial review and cohesion to our blogs, reports, and other key resources. Areas of expertise: ethical storytelling, strategic messaging, writing, and intercultural communication

  1. Communications
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Kelli Cromsigt
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Kelli Cromsigt

Kelli leads GFI's brand development and design operations, providing creative and strategic support for executing communication strategies while maintaining brand integrity and visual identity across all campaigns and initiatives. Areas of expertise: brand development, editorial design, illustration, and communications design

  1. Communications
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Ashley Pittman
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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

  1. Executive
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Niki Kraska
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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

  1. Executive
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