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Amy Huang

Amy leads GFI's scientific ecosystems team to build research and training communities around the globe. Areas of expertise: scientific field-building, design thinking, public speaking, community-building

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

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Dara Homer

Dara Homer crafts materials and content that present the vision, impact, and need for GFI’s work. Areas of expertise: donor communications, leadership development, education

1. Development
2. Team Member

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Julia Hart

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

1. Collaborative Assistance Team
2. Team Member

Team Team Member

Charles Christiansen

Charles Christiansen serves as everything from programmer to CTO. Areas of expertise: software development, hardware troubleshooting, plant-based meat manufacturing, internet engineering, system administration.

1. Collaborative Assistance Team
2. Team Member

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Reannon Branchesi

Reannon Branchesi builds and supports GFI’s team. Areas of expertise: nonprofits, corporate culture, animal agriculture, hiring.

1. Collaborative Assistance Team
2. Team Member

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Laura Braden, J.D.

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.

1. Expert
2. Policy & Government Relations
3. Team Member

Team Expert

Claire Bomkamp, Ph.D.

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.

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

Team Team Member

Brian Berry

Brian Berry is our Senior Strategic Advisor, facilitating global collaboration to execute our strategic plan and maximize GFI's global impact. Areas of expertise: organizational strategy, project management, executive consulting, product management, analytics.

1. Executive
2. Team Member

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Renee Bell

Renee Bell is GFI’s Science Content Lead, helping our SciTech team communicate compelling messages and host impactful events. Areas of expertise: writing, editing, science communication, education, and event planning

1. Science & Technology
2. Team Member

Team Expert

Marika Azoff

Marika leads GFI’s work with foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors to inspire and accelerate their shift toward alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: foodservice, retail, distribution, alternative seafood, relationship development, public speaking

1. Corporate Engagement
2. Expert
3. Team Member