Mission
FungiFix is on a mission to restore polluted land and revitalize communities disproportionately affected by industrial spills. Using the natural power of mycoremediation, we harness mushrooms to remove harmful contaminants from soil—then transform those same mushrooms into sustainable biofillers for concrete. In states like California, where laws require contaminated land to be cleaned before it can be developed, our approach offers a compliant, sustainable, and community-focused solution. By meeting these public health and safety standards while healing ecosystems and reducing the carbon footprint of construction, we turn environmental challenges into opportunities for regeneration and growth.
Through our natural remediation process, we aim to foster a cleaner, greener future while efficiently addressing pollution and promoting sustainable practices.
Experts
Our Dedicated Team
Brooke Robertson
As co-founder and CEO, Brooke leads the company’s vision and strategy, driving the dual mission of remediating contaminated soils and transforming fungal biomass into sustainable building materials. With a background in Environmental Science and Health and hands-on research in impacted communities, she combines scientific expertise with entrepreneurial leadership. Brooke excels at building cross-disciplinary teams, forging community partnerships, and translating innovative science into scalable, justice-centered solutions.
Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Sophie Antevy
As co-founder and COO, Sophie manages operations and leads investor relations. With a background in environmental engineering, she bridges technical innovation with business strategy, clearly communicating FungiFix’s vision and traction to investors, partners, and stakeholders. At 4M Analytics, Sophie worked in product development, turning complex environmental insights into usable tools, and her leadership as President of Chi Epsilon at USC strengthened her ability to organize teams and execute efficiently. She brings this mix of technical knowledge, product focus, and investor engagement to drive FungiFix’s mission and growth.
Chief Operating Officer
COO
Lair Champion
As a co-founder and CBO, Lair drives FungiFix’s business strategy, overseeing financial planning, corporate partnerships, and market growth to position the company for scalable impact. He brings proven experience in budget management, sponsorship development, and operational efficiency from his leadership as USC NSBE President and his internship at Chevron Corp.
Bryan Phillips
Bryan serves as Chief Financial Officer at FungiFix, overseeing financial strategy, capital planning, and operating costs. With a background in finance, real estate, and organizational leadership, he ensures the company’s innovative remediation technologies are built on a foundation of financial strength and scalability.
Natalie Miller
As Chief Technology Officer, Natalie drives the development of FungiFix’s mycoremediation methods and the repurposing of fungal biomass into sustainable concrete alternatives. Studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California, she bridges ecological restoration with infrastructure design, ensuring our solutions advance both environmental recovery and the future of resilient construction.
Chloe Marchand
As Director of Research, Chloe leads experimental design and field validation at Fungi Fix. She develops and executes protocols for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation and heavy metal biosorption, manages partner labs and QA, and translates results for stakeholders. A USC Biopharmaceutical Sciences graduate with a minor in Environmental Chemistry & Sustainability, she brings R&D experience from Sensient Technologies and founded USC’s mycology society. Chloe is passionate about community partnerships and advancing circular innovation.
Chief Business Officer
CBO
Chief Finance Officer
CFO
Chief Technology Officer
CTO
Director of Research
FungiFix's team is composed of passionate individuals committed to environmental sustainability, each bringing unique expertise to our mission.
Partners and Advisors
Helping us along the way
FungiFix proudly collaborates with environmental consultants, local communities, and forward-thinking investors committed to advancing sustainable practices and responsible remediation.
