
Janie Butler
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Janie Butler develops dynamic educational programs and workforce solutions to cultivate talent in the growing alternative protein sector.
Areas of expertise: workforce development, community-building, educational program design, cross-disciplinary thinking, agile mindset
Janie uses she/her pronouns.
Janie Butler joined GFI after working with the Colorado BioScience Institute and Beyond Benign: An Institute for Green Chemistry Education. In these roles, she cultivated workforce development and educational initiatives by designing impactful programs, leading curriculum development, and fostering partnerships between industry and academia. Janie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a specialization in molecular biology and a minor in environmental and sustainable studies from Loyola University of Maryland, equipping her with the expertise to drive sustainable practices in education and workforce training.