FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Eve Turow-Paul is a globally-recognized thought leader on youth food culture, well-being, and sustainability. At FCL, Turow-Paul supports groundbreaking strategic narrative and behavioral design research around food and climate issues. Through her writing, consultancy (ETP Insights), and nonprofit leadership, Eve focuses on harnessing food culture as a tool for mental, physical, and environmental health. Her latest book is Hungry: Avocado Toast, Instagram Influencers, and Our Search for Connection and Meaning (BenBella, 2020), which explores the ‘why’ behind today’s biggest food and lifestyle trends.

DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY

Sophie Egan, MPH, leads strategic partnerships, spearheads implementation and impact strategies, and facilitates trainings of FCL’s best practices for how to talk about food and climate. An internationally recognized leader at the intersection of food, health, and climate, Sophie is the author of How to Be a Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good for You, Others, and the Planet (Workman, 2020). Sophie is also a New York Times contributor, and the founder of Full Table Solutions, a consulting practice that’s a catalyst for food systems transformation.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Gesina Beckert has a degree in International Business and holds multiple design-thinking certificates. Over her career in food supply chains, circular economy and renewable energy organizations, she implemented social and environmental impact on four continents. She is dedicated to applying the latest research from those fields to develop narratives and design environments that inspire climate-friendly and healthy eating behaviors.

DIRECTOR OF CONTENT & COMMUNICATIONS

A career journalist and creative leader, Kelly Killian as more than a decade of experience reimagining and launching innovative content programs for foodservice media brands and organizations, including Foodservice Equipment Reports, Restaurant Business and FoodService Director. A frequent speaker and moderator at conferences and events, she is a respected voice and storyteller in the industry. She is a mentor with the Generation Next program by Ad Age and Meta, and serves on the board of Aspiritech, a QA testing company that empowers individuals on the autism spectrum through meaningful employment and social opportunity.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Sandip Amin, CFA, spent the first decade of his career managing debt and equity portfolios before transitioning to the nonprofit space. Driven by a passion for the arts and social impact, his experience spans from cultural institutions to workforce development. A CFA charterholder with a BSBA in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis, Sandip combines technical proficiency with a commitment to mission-driven work, taking a collaborative approach in helping organizations make efficient use of the resources they have and build the resources they need.

SENIOR RESEARCHER

Danielle Boles, PhD, received her PhD in Psychology from Stanford University where she developed scalable interventions to address socioeconomic and racial disparities in health promotion. Prior to Stanford, she received her BA in Psychology and Environmental Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz where she led university efforts to democratize food systems and sustainability movements. Her research has informed health tech startups, dining services, and youth education programs how to change cultural narratives of plant-based foods and harness the untapped potential of marginalized communities to contribute to global health and climate goals.

SENIOR RESEARCHER

As a social and environmental psychologist, Julie Delose, PhD, uses the empirical approach to understand human attitudes and motivations for engaging in sustainable behaviors. After earning her master and doctoral degrees in psychology from the University of Georgia, she was Assistant Professor of Psychology at Young Harris College. She has led and advised on numerous research projects and taught lower and upper-level psychology courses, including environmental psychology, psychology of eating, and research methods and statistics. Her research has been published in Self & Identity, Appetite, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and the Journal of Social Psychology.

SENIOR DESIGN RESEARCHER

Stephanie Szemetylo received her MDes in Integrative Design from the University of Michigan, where she investigated the role of participatory design approaches in developing behavior change interventions to encourage plant-forward eating in restaurant contexts. Before her graduate studies, Stephanie was an industrial designer at Kohler, where she collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on front-end research and design projects across Kitchen and Bath product categories, earning three international design awards and four U.S. patents. Stephanie earned her BS in Industrial Design from the University of Cincinnati.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Veronica Stone, PhD, earned her doctorate in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (HDNR) and MS in Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University (CSU). Her PhD dissertation focused on promoting native plant gardening behaviors in the U.S. and her Master’s Capstone project evaluated the social outcomes of a free summer breakfast program in Fort Collins, Colo. She also holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Educational Studies from UC Santa Barbara. She’s worked as a research scientist at the CSU Animal-Human Policy Center and as an adjunct professor in the HDNR department, and her work has been published in multiple academic journals.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

In her past lives, Kidest Fikremariam has served as an instructional designer, project manager, and behavioral health researcher across higher education, nonprofit, and tech industries. Originally from Washington, D.C., Kidest is passionate about public service, and has enjoyed working on a variety of projects spanning climate action, global health, and K-12 education at the United Nations, Talkspace, and Teachers College. Kidest earned her Master of Arts in psychology, and her Bachelor of Arts in political science and East Asian languages and cultures from Columbia University, where she was a John W. Kluge Scholar.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Ting Ting Eeo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies/Business from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining FCL, she held roles in sales, program management, and operations across various nonprofits and social enterprises, working in climate change policy, technology, and sustainable agriculture sectors.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Before joining FCL, Katie Silva worked at ideas42 driving impact by applying behavioral science research in the fields of economic justice, education, charitable giving and governance. Katie also conducted research studies at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center to advance knowledge on chronic pain and the effects of financial stress on health. She holds a BS in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University and is passionate about the intersection of behavioral science and climate-smart food consumption and production. She is dedicated to applying her research and behavioral design skills to tackle climate change by building an equitable, nutritious, and sustainable food system.

VISUAL DESIGN SPECIALIST

Sayori Mukherjee is a dynamic multidisciplinary designer, specializing in visual communication, service design, and information design, with over a decade of experience in crafting engaging brand and human experiences. Guided by human-centered design, she tackles complex challenges across diverse industries like sustainable food consumption, education, FMCG, and more. She excels in data handling and content design for researchers, with a knack for fostering collaboration and innovation within teams. Sayori is based out of New Delhi, India.

CULINARY RESEARCH CONSULTANT

Geronimo Ramos is a designer, chef, and content creator focused on building equitable communities through regenerative systems. As founder of Rooted Table, he offers design strategy and culinary consulting to create sustainable food operations and experiences. With over a decade in human-centered design, he blends social impact with food sustainability. Geronimo has worked with SF Bay Area Top Chefs, served as sous chef for Tiger Woods, and shares cooking tips for healthier, sustainable meals, inspiring others to embrace regenerative practices.

DESIGN RESEARCHER (CONTRACT)

Daniel Watts has a degree in anthropology and a deep love for stories. Originally from Orange County, Calif., Daniel is an avid traveler and has lived in several different countries. He specializes in understanding the complexities of human nature and the stories we tell to make sense of the world. His work in design research has led him to partner with both startups and major companies in just about every topic, from fashion to food, AI to art, and more. He has experience tackling complex, international projects in French, German, and Spanish.