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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!
- 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
- Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
- Favorite Food: Sushi or tartare (I love raw food!)
- What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The positive impact it has in being able to lessen the burden of food insecurity for marginalized groups in Indianapolis. I also appreciate how Second Helpings is able to provide opportunities for people to enhance their lives with the CJT program. These initiatives make such a difference for those who need it and also gives an outlet for people to lend a helping hand and give back to the community.
- What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love to spend time with my dog-child, Coco. I also like to cook and bake sourdough bread.
Partner Relations Coordinator
cbautista@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 140
- 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
(317) 632-2664 Ext. 132
- Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
- Favorite Food: Soup – all kinds!
- What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? I love that Second Helpings transforms lives from all angles. From providing food to education.
- What’s something you like to do outside of work? When I’m not at work you can find me painting.
Culinary Job Training Coordinator
ashley@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 114
- 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
(317) 986-6569
- 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
(317) 986-6559
- 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
- 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
(317) 986-6572
- Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
- Favorite Food: Cochinita Pibil
- What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Curving food waste and helping underserved communities eat well, everyone deserves access to healthy food options.
- What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love to be active & have a run club called Three Run Seven
Volunteer Services Coordinator
pcarbajal@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6567
- 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
Staff Driver
- 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
- 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
- Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
- Favorite Food: Smash Burgers
- What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? What inspires me the most is how hard everybody works.
- What’s something you like to do outside of work? Go to the gym
Staff Driver
Greg Johnson
Staff Driver
- 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
- 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
(317) 986-6563
- 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
- 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
Hub Manager
nicole@secondhelpings.org
Troy Landers
Dish Room Steward
- 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
(317) 986-6554
- 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
Director of Food Rescue & Transportation
jon@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 122
- 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
- Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
- Favorite Food: Seafood
- What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? We help a lot of people. We help people with resources like food and education and I really love that about Second Helpings’ mission, I also love the fact that I can make new friends, everyone is so nice!
- What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love to spend time with family
Hub Coordinator
- 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
- 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!
Chief Relationship Officer
katie@secondhelpings.org
(317) 602-8739
Margaret Ramierez
Kitchen Coordinator
- 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
(317) 719-2879
- 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
- Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
- Favorite Food: Nachos
- What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Absolutely everything about this place lights my spirit on fire. Being able to understand our partner agencies’ needs and provide them with the resources they need to feed their communities is an honor. I am just very grateful to be part of it all.
- What’s something you like to do outside of work? I have a small woodworking business and it is a very important creative outlet for me. I also love gardening and spending time with my family and neighbors playing board games.
Director of Partner Relations
adriane@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6571
- 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
- 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
(317) 986-6573
- Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
- Favorite Food: I actually don’t have a favorite food. I’m such a foodie.
- What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? The dedication we have to helping the community. We literally try to make sure everyone eats in more ways than just food.
- What’s something you like to do outside of work? I love to read, paint, swim, and just enjoy time with my family and friends.
Kitchen Coordinator
- 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
Chief Program Officer
nora@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6570
- 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
(317) 986-6566
- 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
Staff Accountant
jentornatta@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 123
- Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
- Favorite Food: Parmesan crusted pork chop with four cheese mash potatoes and roasted asparagus, brussels sprouts and mushrooms
- What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Helping provide food for 6000 people a day and finding new ways to make meals out of rescued food
- What’s something you like to do outside of work? Cook and come up with new recipes and playing video games
Kitchen Coordinator
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
(317) 986-6561
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