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Meet the team! Second Helpings is a volunteer-powered organization, but we also have an incredible staff of employees that keep our mission moving. Find current employment opportunities here.

Click on each person’s name to learn more about them!

Mo Addison
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Pizza / pepperoni
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The amount of people that volunteer
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Race

Hub Coordinator

Brie Anderson
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Tacos
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Through friends growing up to previously working in youth services, I have witnessed lives transformed because no one went to bed hungry, thanks to Second Helpings.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Anything near water

Agency Relations Coordinator
brie@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 140

Jon Askelson
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 20233
  • Favorite Food: Plain Lay’s Potato Chips
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? We rescue more than food.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Cook, sing, big fan of all things Iowa Hawkeyes

Culinary Job Training Instructor
jaskelson@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 136

Caitlin Bartnik
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Street Tacos
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I find inspiration in the resourcefulness and dedication exhibited by our diligent staff and volunteers. Second Helpings is not only addressing the immediate needs of individuals in our community by providing nutritious meals but also offering valuable culinary job training.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I’m really into sound design and audio engineering, and you’ll often find me gaming. I also have a passion for cooking and enjoy experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Director of Hunger Relief
robertbeal@secondhelpings.org

Claire Bozzano
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2022
  • Favorite Food: Cheese
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I appreciate that we can see the fruits of our labor – feeding people – and that the effort is essential and appreciated.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Football (grandson, University of Texas and NFL); music, most genres, live and listening; motorsports; sun and surf; travel; being outside; volunteering

Human Resources Manager
claire@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 125

Linda Broadfoot
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Ice cream
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? With the seemingly simple act of keeping food out of the landfill, we are not only helping keep our planet healthy, we are providing vital meals to those who need them. By providing the most basic need, food, we are eliminating one barrier from folks’ daily lives, allowing them to focus on other things they need.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Hiking with my wonderful husband Jeff and adorable dog Lincoln. Frequenting local food and beverage purveyors. Spending quality time with our amazing friends.

Chief Executive Officer
lindabroadfoot@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 116

Jim Burlingame
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2019
  • Favorite Food: Chicken Paprikash with Hungarian Drop Noodles
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? That Second Helpings has three missions; rescue food, prepare meals, and provide culinary training.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I am a lifelong Cleveland baseball fan, and travel to Guardians games several times a year.

Staff Driver

Kyle Burnett
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2018
  • Favorite Food: Pizza! I know, I know, but gosh dang, I just can’t help it!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The impact we make on the lives of those we serve. I love that we get to share a glimmer of hope in a world that sometimes seems dark.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Hunt, fish, and work in ministry

Culinary Job Training Manager
kyle@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 119

Kaylee Chrisman
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Mediterranean
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Knowing the ripple of positivity that will spread throughout the community through hunger relief.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Travel 

Volunteer Services Coordinator
andrewcohee@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 111

Patty Cortellini
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2009
  • Favorite Food: Green beans
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Watching excess food being used to nourish those partner agencies who are serving our neighbors. Over 100 agencies receiving food which eases their budget and enhances their programming.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Work in my garden

Director of Agency Relations
patty@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 127

Chloe Dyar
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
  • Favorite Food: Sushi
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The whole Second Helpings team has one goal: to feed people, and they will jump through any hoops to achieve that goal.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I run a small business called Chloe + Co., so I like to work on that in my free time!

Special Events Intern
cdyar@secondhelpings.org

Mike Gilson
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2019
  • Favorite Food: Empanadas and tapas
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I was raised with the belief that food brings people together. Second Helpings does this on a grand scale.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Spend time with my daughter.

Kitchen Coordinator

Laney Glick
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Fresh croissant
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Knowing we are helping so many people while helping the planet too!
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Drawing, gardening, and video games

Senior Kitchen Coordinator
laney@secondhelpings.org

Avi Harmon
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2020
  • Favorite Food: Sushi
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Helping our community
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Playing video games

Dish Room Steward

Heather Harris
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2022
  • Favorite Food: Tiramisu
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love that our hardworking staff and volunteers are so dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our community, no matter their background, has access to nutritious food.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love reading, spending time with family, and being in nature.

Executive Assistant
heather@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 134

Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson

Staff Driver

Anne King
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2017
  • Favorite Food: Fish tacos (or any kind of taco)
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love how the simple act of rescuing food can touch just one person and provide power to survive and save the planet at the same time.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Run trails!

Culinary Job Training Employment Specialist
anne@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 139

Kim Kiser
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2006
  • Favorite Food: It’s a toss up between Indian Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer.
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The sheer efficiency inspires me. The ability to use donated food and volunteer hours to provide free nutrition, served at existing non-profits located in the areas with the greatest needs, where more than 100 local nonprofits’ cost savings result in more services or higher quality services for our community, is amazing!
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Spending time with my grandkids, gardening, and reading historical fiction.

Development Coordinator
kim@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 130

Kevin Kotansky
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2019
  • Favorite Food: Fruits and vegetables
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I felt a calling to help rescue food, help families and reduce food waste in our community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Attend concerts and automobile races

Staff Driver

Nicole Lachmayer
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2020
  • Favorite Food: Pasta
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Just knowing I’m a part of all the people that are getting helped.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Watch movies

Senior Hub Coordinator

Emily Martin
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2020
  • Favorite Food: Spaghetti
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Food is for everyone, and everyone can be a part of Second Helpings’ mission.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Hiking, reading, and playing with my dog

Marketing & Communications Manager
emilymartin@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 112

Jon Meinert
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2016
  • Favorite Food: Texas BBQ
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to help our community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Fishing and boating with family and friends

Food Rescue & Transportation Director
jon@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 122

Fred Moreno
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2014
  • Favorite Food: All
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Helping others
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Volunteering

Staff Driver

Ron Pierce
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Sushi
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Making a difference in the lives of others in need
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Camping, gardening, beachcombing

Hub Coordinator

Katie Prine
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2017
  • Favorite Food: Movie popcorn
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Working at a place that is efficient, feeds people who are hungry, and continuously strives to do more good in the community, keeps me going each day.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Spend time with my family!

Senior Director of Philanthropy
katie@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 138

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2020
  • Favorite Food: Yes! I eat almost anything and it feels impossible to pick a single favorite.
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? “Transforming lives.” I love the focus on the human impact in what we do in all of our programs.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Gaming (board, tabletop, video, etc.)

Facilities Manager
chris@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 120

Oriana Alejandra Reyes
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: French fries
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Help people that need it, especially fighting hunger
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Sleep, dance, eat!

Kitchen Coordinator

Zach Rotella
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2019
  • Favorite Food: Too hard to pin down
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The repurposing of what would have become trash into useful and nourishing food.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Listening to philosophical / religious podcasts.

Hub Coordinator

Alison Schumacher
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Mangoes!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I’m inspired by the creativity and resourcefulness of our mission, and I’m constantly energized by the passion and generosity of everyone who makes our mission come alive each day – volunteers, staff, donors, and partners alike.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Read. Read. And Read! There’s never enough time for All the Books.

Donor Engagement Director
alison@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 124

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2020
  • Favorite Food: Pizza
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The passion that everyone at Second Helpings has to our commitment to feed people in our community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Travel with my husband.

Controller
julie@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 115

Nora Spitznogle
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2005
  • Favorite Food: Popcorn!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The full circle – the rescued food turns into nutritious meals and helps train people for jobs.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Write

Senior Director of Programs
nora@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 113

Keion Taylor
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Tacos
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love how Second Helpings is more than a food bank. It’s a place for education and community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Spend time outdoors running, hiking, biking, being

Visual Communication Specialist
ktaylor@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 128

Jen Tornatta
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2018
  • Favorite Food: Chocolate!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Inspired by all the different groups Second Helpings serves – children, families, seniors, homeless individuals, etc. Second Helpings really serves the whole community.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Bake

Special Events Manager
jentornatta@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 123

James Washington
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2009
  • Favorite Food: Fruits
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The people that I come to know.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Sleep, visiting friends

Kitchen Coordinator

Tonya Watson
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2019
  • Favorite Food: Mexican and Caribbean food
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Effecting positive change in the lives of others.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Enjoy the simplicity of life.

Culinary Job Training Coordinator
tonya@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 114

Kyle Burnett
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Cajun Crab Boil
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The simplicity. People who are hungry need to eat. We exist as long as the need exists. Simple as that.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Live music, harm reduction and food access volunteering, and just hanging out with friends and loved ones.

Kitchen Coordinator

Robert Whittaker
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2023
  • Favorite Food: Yes!
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love to help people – it makes me smile.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Cooking out!

Staff Driver

Michelle Woodruff
  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2021
  • Favorite Food: Seafood and Dark Chocolate
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? We have the honor and privilege to serve our community in a way that’s far reaching and impactful, the service goes beyond food. A hearty meal equips them the opportunity to accomplish so much.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Jewelry making and art

Manager of Volunteer Services
michelle@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 131

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