Jacalyn Webster
Jacalyn supports the Global Director of Philanthropy and coordinates the Philanthropy team’s work. Areas of Expertise: Event and project management, organization, sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, plant-based cooking
Jacalyn supports the Global Director of Philanthropy and coordinates the Philanthropy team’s work. Areas of Expertise: Event and project management, organization, sustainable agriculture, nutrition education, plant-based cooking
Susan Bachar builds partnerships with GFI’s constituents in support of its mission to accelerate alternative protein innovation globally. Areas of expertise: Non-profit fundraising, communications, management, public affairs/policy advocacy.
Bruce Friedrich serves as GFI’s chief thought leader and relationship-builder, working in close partnership with GFI’s global teams and food system stakeholders around the world. Areas of expertise: alternative proteins generally, GFI’s global programs and strategy, bicycling in heavy traffic.
Natalia Veinott works with GFI team members in the U.S. and around the world to plan, produce, promote, and evaluate events, including GFI’s flagship Good Food Conference. Areas of expertise: administration, compliance, event planning, sanctuaries, education, online instruction.
Elliot Swartz analyzes scientific progress and bottlenecks in cultivated meat. Areas of expertise: cultivated meat: cell culture media, costs, and environmental impact
Irina Rodin, CIPP/E, J.D. leads GFI’s Information Technology team and provides legal support on privacy and data protection matters. Areas of expertise: Data Governance, Data Privacy, Salesforce.
Josh Richards works to identify, solicit, and steward grants in support of GFI’s mission. Areas of expertise: writing, grants management, university research administration, field organizing, animal agriculture
Maille O’Donnell works to embolden public support for alternative protein commercialization and ensure that agency funders and industry stakeholders have access to accurate information about the alternative protein industry and public resource landscape. Areas of expertise: Alternative protein commercial landscape, environmental science and policy, project management
Sharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors' exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry. Areas of expertise: relationship development, public speaking, project management, investment research.
Heather Mount oversees GFI's global brand system and creative production, including graphic design and web publishing. Areas of expertise: Project, process, and resource management, brand development, graphic design, and photography.