Shayna Fertig

Senior Advisor to the President at The Good Food Institute

Shayna Fertig is the Senior Advisor to the President at The Good Food Institute (GFI), a non-profit organization focused on promoting alternative proteins and sustainable food systems.1 2 In her role, she works closely with GFI's president to build and maintain high-level relationships across influencers in climate, biodiversity, and global health.1

Professional Background

Before joining GFI, Shayna held positions in the alternative protein industry and consulting:

She worked at Impossible Foods as a Sales Operations Manager, leading strategic projects and analytics for their foodservice sales team.1
Prior to that, she was employed at Censeo Consulting Group, where she provided strategic and operational support for government agencies and nonprofits.1

Education

Shayna holds two degrees from the University of Pennsylvania:

A B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School
A B.S. in Systems Engineering1 3

Areas of Expertise

Shayna's areas of expertise include:

Strategy development
Project management
Relationship building2 4

Current Role

At GFI, Shayna is involved in various initiatives related to alternative proteins and sustainable food systems. She participates in events such as Climate Week NYC, where GFI has a presence in discussions about climate, food, and culture.1 Her work contributes to GFI's mission of promoting plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-derived alternatives to conventional animal products.

Shayna Fertig is based in San Francisco, California, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.3 5