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 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 helps the Development team stay organized and collaborate efficiently to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. Areas of expertise: project management, organization, collaboration, effective communication.
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
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
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
Rachel Colombana is GFI’s Senior Director of Development, helping oversee the department’s operations. Areas of expertise: fundraising, corporate sponsorships, grants, development strategy
Ann helps drive GFI’s web and video content strategies. Areas of expertise: content development, digital marketing, creative production
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
Jacalyn coordinates GFI's Development work across our 5 global affiliates and supports the Senior Global Director of Philanthropy. Areas of Expertise: organization and project management, development operations, Salesforce, nutrition education, plant-based cooking
