Alternative proteins, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Social Impact, Strategic Partnerships
Abby Sewell is the Corporate Engagement Manager at the Good Food Institute, where she supports food manufacturers and upstream companies in accelerating their shift toward alternative proteins. With a background in data-driven marketing for leading food, beverage, and CPG brands, she brings deep expertise in consumer insights, brand strategy, and strategic partnerships to help companies navigate the evolving food landscape. Abby holds a BS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College and specialized training in Food Sustainability from NYU, equipping her with both the strategic and scientific insights to drive impact. Passionate about the intersection of food, health, and sustainability, Abby works to translate complex industry trends into actionable strategies that support a more sustainable, secure food system.
Healthcare, healthcare business, Social Impact
As President and Chief Executive Officer for RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, Mark E. Manigan is leading the system-wide noble mission of building and sustaining a healthier New Jersey. As part of that commitment, Mr. Manigan is driving effective strategies to improve health equity by addressing the social and environmental factors that affect healthy living.
Additionally, Mr. Manigan is spearheading the evolution of the System’s strategic plan, implementation of the System’s new operating model focused on service line integration, and regionalization of the dramatic expansion of the System’s ambulatory services platform.
Mr. Manigan has been with RWJBarnabas Health since 2019, having served as Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer for three years before being named President in 2021. Prior to joining the System, Mr. Manigan was a New Jersey healthcare attorney at Brach Eichler, LLC.
Among several active memberships, Mr. Manigan serves on the Board of Trustees for the Center for Great Expectations, a non-profit organization providing compassionate care for homeless, pregnant and parenting women and their children. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of Rutgers University. Mr. Manigan graduated from Bucknell University and Seton Hall University School of Law.