Amy Huang oversees GFI’s efforts to transform universities into engines for alternative protein research and education. Areas of expertise: university programs, academic ecosystem-building, global health, design thinking, effective altruism, public speaking.
Dara Homer crafts materials and content that present the vision, impact, and need for GFI’s work. Areas of expertise: donor communications, leadership development, arts education
Julia Hart is the Senior Finance Manager for GFI, handling reporting and providing financial support to GFI's departments, staff, and international affiliates. Areas of expertise: accounting, mathematics, nonprofits, community outreach, financial management
Audrey Spence serves as GFI's Startup Innovation Lead, supporting entrepreneurs and startups in the alternative protein sector and building open-access tools for the industry. Areas of Expertise: Community building, event and project management, fundraising, strategic communications
Charles Christiansen serves as everything from programmer to CTO. Areas of expertise: software development, hardware troubleshooting, plant-based meat manufacturing, internet engineering, system administration.
Reannon Branchesi builds and supports GFI’s team. Areas of expertise: nonprofits, corporate culture, animal agriculture, hiring.
Laura Braden works on domestic and global regulatory issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. Areas of expertise: U.S. and global regulation, patents, litigation.
Claire Bomkamp is focused on cultivated seafood and driving forward GFI's Sustainable Seafood Initiative. Areas of expertise: the science and technology of cultivated seafood, cultivated seafood startups, research, and university programs, scaffolding, science communication, fish puns.
Brian Berry is our Senior Strategic Advisor, helping GFI build, track, and evaluate goals across U.S. and international teams. Areas of expertise: organizational strategy, logistics, project management, e-commerce.
Renee Bell is GFI’s Senior Science Content Specialist, helping our SciTech team communicate compelling messages and host impactful events. Areas of expertise: writing, editing, science communication, education, and event planning
