Our Team
Leadership
Jennifer Gilmore
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Gilmore’s passion for hunger relief has been demonstrated by her work in food banking for more than a decade.
Aviva Paley
Co-Founder and Senior Director
Aviva Paley is a passionate social entrepreneur with experience in marketing, program design and fundraising.
Natalia Moussa
Director of Finance
A CPA and audit supervisor with a passion and history of working with nonprofits
Lori Love
Director of Hospitality
Lori has over 25 years in the hospitality industry, and a passion for giving back to the community.
Lindsey Seegers
Director of Culinary Programs
A social worker and nutritionist by training, Lindsey brings her decade in education to lead our chef instructors, as well as Project Nourish to create an engaging, and meaningful experience for every culinary student at Kitchens for Good.
Juanita Atitsogbuie
Director of Human Resources
HR Professional with a passion for training, coaching, and employee development geared towards supporting our mission
Katrina Meredith
Director of Career Services
Katrina brings with her an extensive background as a recruiter, teacher, and job developer. Katrina has passion for helping those hardest to employ, get jobs- guiding students to be their best and to meet high expectations.
Management
Steven Kiefer
Chef Instructor
Steven Kiefer has spent over 25 years as a chef in restaurants and hotels, and has been teaching culinary training for the last 5 years.
Lidia Castillo
Banquet Chef
Lidia puts her passion and creativity into preparing delectable dishes that bring a smile to people’s faces.
Sonia Diaz
Development Manager
Sonia has over 9 years of experience in the non-profit sector, working in advocacy, fundraising and project management
Mary Scafidi
Operations Manager
With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mary brings her expertise in the overall operation of our Events and Catering.
Sara Ingrande
Catering Sales Manager
With over 15 years in hospitality and banking, Sara has brought her passion for customer service and event planning to Kitchens for Good
