Our Team
Putting people first
Every day, 100+ dedicated members of our community contribute to Foodlink’s mission of ending hunger and building healthier communities.
Leadership Team
Julia Tedesco
President & CEO
Julia Tedesco is the president and CEO of Foodlink, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and building healthier communities in the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region of New York. Over the past decade, she has led the organization’s evolution from one of the country’s oldest food banks, to an innovative regional food hub and resource center focused on addressing the root causes of food insecurity, including chronic poverty and systemic racism.
Julia began at Foodlink in 2008, shortly after graduating with her Masters of Public Administration degree from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School. She helped launch numerous food-related programs that nourish communities and foster economic development, and later served as Foodlink’s first Chief Development and Communications Officer. She was named executive director in 2014. During her tenure at Foodlink, Julia also played a key role in the relocation of Foodlink’s facility in 2011, the relocation and expansion of its Community Kitchen in 2016, and Foodlink’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Julia also serves on the Board of Directors for the New York State Food Bank Association, Rochester Regional Health, and Healthcare for the Homeless. She lives in Rochester’s Charlotte neighborhood with her husband and three children.
Julia Tedesco
President & CEO
585-328-3380
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Mitch Gruber
SVP / Chief Impact Officer
Mitch Gruber has worked in a variety of roles for the organization since 2008. After graduating from Binghamton University, Mitch worked as a Head Start teacher for Action for a Better Community. He met Tom Ferraro while volunteering in the community and eventually came to work for Foodlink. He has filled a number of positions at Foodlink, with the common thread being expanding Foodlink’s partnerships in the communities we serve. Mitch holds a PhD in History from the University of Rochester, serves as a member of the Rochester City Council, and lives in the city of Rochester with his wife and two sons.
Mitch Gruber
Senior VP / Chief Impact Officer
585-413-4060
Terra Keller
SVP / Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Terra Keller was born and raised in Rochester and Finger Lakes region. She started as an intern at Foodlink in 2009, shortly after completing her bachelor’s degree at SUNY Geneseo. In 2017, she completed her MBA from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School and actively participates on the school’s alumni committees. Terra oversees Foodlink’s distribution center, community kitchen, facilities, and finance departments. Previously, she has served in a number of other capacities for Foodlink, including project management, event planning, and fundraising. She lives in Rochester with her husband and three young kids.
Terra Keller
Senior VP / Chief Financial & Operating Officer
585-413-4070
Mitch Gruber
Senior VP / Chief Impact Officer
Mitch Gruber has worked in a variety of roles for the organization since 2008. After graduating from Binghamton University, Mitch worked as a Head Start teacher for Action for a Better Community. He met Tom Ferraro while volunteering in the community and eventually came to work for Foodlink. He has filled a number of positions at Foodlink, with the common thread being expanding Foodlink’s partnerships in the communities we serve. Mitch holds a PhD in History from the University of Rochester, serves as a member of the Rochester City Council, and lives in the city of Rochester with his wife and two sons.
Mitch Gruber
Senior VP / Chief Impact Officer
585-413-4060
Terra Keller
Senior VP / Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Terra Keller was born and raised in Rochester and Finger Lakes region. She started as an intern at Foodlink in 2009, shortly after completing her bachelor’s degree at SUNY Geneseo. In 2017, she completed her MBA from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School and actively participates on the school’s alumni committees. Terra oversees Foodlink’s distribution center, community kitchen, facilities, and finance departments. Previously, she has served in a number of other capacities for Foodlink, including project management, event planning, and fundraising. She lives in Rochester with her husband and three young kids.
Terra Keller
Senior VP / Chief Financial & Operating Officer
585-413-4070
Flo Clemmons
Director of Community-Based Strategies
585-413-4055
Mark Dwyer
Director of Marketing & Communications
585-413-5056
Beth Hershel
VP, Development & Community Engagement
585-413-4053
Casey Holenbeck
Executive Chef
585-413-4062
Morgan Kelly
Director of Food Bank Operations
585-413-4074
Macie McGowan
Director of Kitchen Programs
585-413-4097
Michael Pitts
VP/Senior Director of Distribution Center
585-413-5054
Jes Scannell
Director of Career Empowerment Initiatives
585-413-5059
Carl Simon
VP/Senior Director of Infrastructure & Sustainability
585-413-4073
Elizabeth Woodward
Director of Finance
585-413-4084
Board of Directors
The Foodlink, Inc. Board of Directors is a diverse group of community leaders who are committed to leveraging their passion and expertise and guiding Foodlink toward fulfulling its mission.
OFFICERS
Thomas Kane
Retired
Chair
Lisa Bobo
Bolder IT Strategies
Vice Chair
Ronald Little
Heritage Christian Services
Treasurer
Bonnie DeVinney
Retired
Secretary
Patrick Bourcy
Wegmans Food Markets
Assistant Secretary
MEMBERS
Aaron Bertram
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Kimberly Braithwaite
University of Rochester
Luis Burgos
Retired
Bobby Colón
Rochester Institute of Technology
Carey Corea
Retired
Courtney Cotrupe
Partners + Napier
Molly Cummings
True North Farm
Tonya Dickerson
University of Rochester
Meghan DiPasquale
Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy, LLP
Loren Flaum
Flaum Management Company, Inc.
Garth Hankinson
Constellation Brands
Orlando Ortiz
RocOn Property Management, LLC
Matthew Squires
Manning Squires Henning
Kristian Walker
Harter, Secrest & Emery, LLP
Robert Williams
Open Door Mission
FOODLINK FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
George Wiedemer
Board Chair
Fernando Santiago
Vice Chair
John Smith
Board Treasurer
James Grossman
Board Secretary
Julie Camardo
Joseph Casion
Arline Santiago
Key Staff Contacts
To make a donation:
Dia Allen
Development Coordinator
585-413-5051
To volunteer:
Carlton Quick
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
585-629-9002
For media inquiries:
Katie Bernardini
Communications Specialist
585-413-5070
To host an event or a food drive:
Allysha Serenati
Events & Community Engagement Manager
585-413-4072
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Employment opportunities
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