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Chelsea Montes de Oca
Team Team Member

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

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

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

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

Laura Coladonato
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Laura Coladonato

Laura serves as Senior Operations Coordinator for the Collaborative Assistance Team, supporting cross-functional operations, process improvement, and organizational efficiency. Areas of expertise: event coordination, administrative support, operational planning and execution, education, internal communications and editing

Madeline Cohen
Team Team Member

Madeline Cohen, J.D.

Madeline Cohen leads GFI's regulatory team in implementing regulatory, policy, and litigation strategies to support a clear path to market and a level playing field for alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: U.S. and global regulation, domestic policy, and litigation

Megan Kellums
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Megan Kellums

Megan oversees the implementation of Development strategies and projects, ensuring the team is resourced to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. Areas of expertise: project management, organization, collaboration, effective communication.

Carolyn Englar
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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