Our Team
The San Diego Food Bank’s work is guided by a dedicated team of staff and board members who bring decades of combined experience in operations, philanthropy, government affairs, and community partnerships to the fight against hunger.
Leadership Staff
From our Miramar warehouse to our North County facility in Vista, the Food Bank's leadership team oversees the people, partnerships, and logistics that get food to San Diegans every day. Together, they lead the strategy and operations behind our core programs, advancing hunger-relief efforts across San Diego County.
Kristin Wiggins
Vice President of Development
Cole Williamson
Vice President of Administration
Arika Daniels
Senior Director of Communications
Amy Eilts
Senior Director of Programs
India Mittag
Senior Director of Philanthropy
Frank Ortega
Senior Director of Operations
Andrea Caldwell
Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy
Michael Catalano
Director of Food Sourcing
Wendy Endsley
Director of Principal Giving
Jorge Escasan
Director of IT
Nathan Mayall
Director of Projects & Facilities
Michael Minjares
Director of Grants Management
Gina Mittal
Director of Community Resources
Julie Moore
Director of Corporate & Community Engagement
Steven Morrison
Director of Human Resources
Ion Nemteanu
Director of Data & Analytics
Andrew Nurre
Director of Digital Marketing
Maureen Polimadei
Director of Individual Giving
Nathan Smith
Director of Accounting
Cesar Barreda
Inventory Receiving Manager
Luis Barreto
Miramar Warehouse Manager
Lauren Cabrera
Special Projects Manager
Gabriela Castillo
Administrative Services Manager
Josue Castro
Direct Services Manager
Brooke Evans
Special Events Manager
Belen Gonzalez
Social & Multimedia Manager
Lindsay Martin
Corporate Partnership Manager
Amy McCutcheon
Accounting Manager
Ian McHenry
Volunteer Manager
Danny Milla
Government Affairs & Advocacy Manager
Ines Munguia
Development Services Manager
David Perez
North County General Manager
Ashley Reiter
Food Sourcing Manager
Kayla Thomson
Community Engagement Manager
Viannah Villagomez
Nonprofit Services Manager
Lupe Verdugo
Human Resources Manager
Eugene Ward
North County Warehouse Manager
Karissa Wilburn
Communications ManagerBoard of Directors
The Food Bank's Board of Directors provides governance that keeps us accountable to the neighbors we serve and the donors who make our work possible. Representing diverse industries and backgrounds across San Diego County, board members volunteer their time and expertise to help guide our strategic direction.
Join Our Team
Behind every pound of food distributed is a team of people working together to serve neighbors in communities throughout San Diego County. Explore open opportunities and find your place at the San Diego Food Bank.