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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!

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

Jon Askelson

  • 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

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
(317) 632-2664 Ext. 132

Ashley Berna

  • 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

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
(317) 986-6569

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
(317) 986-6559

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
(317) 986-6572

Kyle Burnett

  • 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

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 

Staff Driver

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

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
(317) 986-6563

Kim Kiser

  • Year Started at Second Helpings: 2024
  • Favorite Food: Sushi
  • What inspires you most about Second Helpings’ mission? Knowing the work we do has a direct and meaningful impact on the community. Those we serve and those we don’t.
  • What’s something you like to do outside of work? Hiking, gym, travel.

Chief Operating Officer
cory@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 115

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

Hub Manager
nicole@secondhelpings.org

Nicole Lachmayer

Troy Landers

Dish Room Steward

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
(317) 986-6554

Emily Martin

Becky Malkemes

Special Events Manager
bmalkemes@secondhelpings.org
Ext 125

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

Director of Food Rescue & Transportation
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: 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

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!

Chief Relationship Officer
katie@secondhelpings.org
(317) 602-8739

Katie Prine

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

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: 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

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
(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

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

Chief Program Officer
nora@secondhelpings.org
(317) 986-6570

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
(317) 986-6566

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

Staff Accountant
jentornatta@secondhelpings.org
Ext. 123

James Washington

  • 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

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

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
(317) 986-6561

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