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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
2. Team Member

Team Team Member

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

1. Collaborative Assistance Team
2. Team Member

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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

1. Policy & Government Relations
2. Team Member

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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.

1. Development
2. Team Member

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Tim Bradford

Tim oversees the data management for GFI's Development team and helps build and maintain GFI’s Salesforce instance. Areas of expertise: Salesforce, gift entry, donor acknowledgements

1. Collaborative Assistance Team
2. Team Member

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

1. Communications
2. Expert
3. Team Member

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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

1. Communications
2. Team Member

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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

1. Development
2. Team Member

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Ann Ittoop

Ann helps drive GFI’s web and video content strategies. Areas of expertise: content development, digital marketing, creative production

1. Communications
2. Team Member

Team Expert

Priera Panescu Scott, Ph.D.

Priera Panescu Scott is focused on analyzing plant-based meat and proteins and how to best expedite their progress. Areas of Expertise: food and agriculture systems, materials science, polymer chemistry, plant-based ingredients

1. Expert
2. Science & Technology
3. Team Member