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Bruce Friedrich
CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bruce Friedrich directs GFI’s strategic planning and execution in the United States and globally.
Areas of expertise: alternative proteins generally, GFI’s global programs and strategy, bicycling in heavy traffic.

Liz Specht, Ph.D.
DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Liz Specht oversees GFI’s Science and Technology department to build a roadmap for accelerating alternative protein research while empowering scientists to execute on this vision.
Areas of expertise: plant-based meat, fermentation, technical analyses, forecasting and modeling, synthetic biology, public speaking.

Jessica Almy, J.D.
DIRECTOR OF POLICY
Jessica Almy, J.D., leads GFI’s Policy team in setting legislative and regulatory strategy to promote fair policies and public research for plant-based, cultivated, and fermented foods.
Areas of expertise: regulation, legislation, science and public policy, public health, environmental law, food policy.

Caroline Bushnell
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT
Caroline Bushnell leads GFI’s Corporate Engagement team in their work with companies and investors around the world to accelerate the alternative protein industry.
Areas of expertise: food industry, alternative protein ecosystem, market trends, consumer insights, CPG marketing, emerging industry opportunities.

Varun Deshpande
MANAGING DIRECTOR, INDIA
Varun Deshpande leads GFI India’s growing team in the world’s second-most populous country.
Areas of expertise: India, Southeast Asia, startups, business strategy and strategic planning, grant writing, public speaking, and data analysis.