Presenters & Speakers

Joe Klemczewski, Ph.D., is a health and nutrition expert with 30 years of experience developing health and nutrition coaches. After building and leading an international coaching company, he joined Tri-State Food Bank as Resource Development Officer in 2025.

Joe Klemczewski, Ph.D., is a health and nutrition expert with 30 years of experience developing health and nutrition coaches. After building and leading an international coaching company, he joined Tri-State Food Bank as Resource Development Officer in 2025.

Heidi Spahn is a corporate philanthropy and community investment leader with 25+ years of experience. Most recently, she served as President of the Corteva Agriscience Foundation, leading global philanthropy and partnerships focused on food security and community impact.

Shellye Suttles, PhD, is an agricultural economist specializing in food access, food security, and sustainable food systems. Her experience spans academia, federal research, and policy advising, including roles with USDA’s Economic Research Service and Indiana University.

Cara Augspurger, Ed.M, CFRE, serves as Executive Director of Grace Care Center Foundation, leading efforts to address hunger and financial instability in Central Indiana. With a background in agricultural communications and fundraising, she connects donors to innovative solutions that create lasting change.

Chrissy Brack serves as Associate Director for the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. She leads Feeding Indiana, a statewide initiative backed by a $1 million commitment to address food insecurity, drawing on 15+ years of experience strengthening communities.

Andrew Green serves as Assistant Executive Director at Shepherd Community Center, where he has spent 19 years in leadership roles. With a background in youth work and social work, Andrew is committed to strengthening communities and helping individuals and families thrive.

Mark Lynch serves as Director of Advocacy at Indy Hunger Network, where he works to advance solutions to hunger and food insecurity across Central Indiana. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, Mark also serves as Mission Pastor at Metanoia UCC. His work brings together advocacy, faith, and justice to strengthen communities and address the root causes of hunger.

Bailey Schwartz serves as Indiana State Organizer with Bread for the World, working with faith communities and local leaders to advance policies that help end hunger. Drawing on social work, faith, and lived experience with food assistance programs, Bailey advocates for equitable food access.

Rabbi Aaron Spiegel serves as Executive Director and President of the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance, bringing faith communities together to address pressing challenges. A longtime housing equity advocate, he works to address eviction and homelessness through collaboration and advocacy.

Danielle Crowder serves as Community Health Improvement Director for Franciscan Health, overseeing Social Determinants of Health programs and food insecurity initiatives. Her work includes Fresh Start Market, a choice-based food market helping families access nutritious food with dignity.

Victor A. Garcia, MSM, CFRE, serves as President & CEO of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana. He leads efforts to address food insecurity and create lasting generational change, working with volunteers, partners, and community leaders to strengthen communities across Northwest Indiana.

Darryl Lockett serves as Whole Health & Health Equity Director for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, leading efforts to reduce health disparities and address social drivers of health. He works across healthcare, government, and community organizations to build healthier, more equitable communities.

Michelle Shippy, MS, RDN, serves as Food is Medicine Director at the Indiana Department of Health, connecting nutrition, food access, and health. A registered dietitian with nearly 20 years of experience, she previously led nutrition incentive programs in Marion County.

Fred Glass, President & CEO of Gleaners Food Bank, is an attorney and civic leader with a long history of public service. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Governor Evan Bayh, led Indianapolis’ Capital Improvement Board, and served as Indiana University’s Athletic Director. His 2021 book, Making Your Own Luck, explores personal empowerment, values-based leadership, and the early influence of his father’s commitment to feeding people in need.

Jeff Simmons serves as President & CEO of Elanco Animal Health, bringing more than 35 years of experience in animal health and life sciences. Under his leadership, Elanco works to advance animal health, food security, and access to safe, affordable, high-quality protein around the world. Jeff is also active in advancing human health and food security through board service with IU Health and HATCH for Hunger.

Daniel “Danny” Leckie serves as CEO of HATCH for Hunger, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to animal protein through the charitable food system. Since joining HATCH in 2021, he has helped grow the organization into a national network delivering more than 100 million protein-rich meals annually. Drawing on his background in agriculture, Danny works to build stronger, more resilient food systems.

Amy Chapman has served South Spencer County schools for 25 years as an educator and leader. A dedicated advocate for students and families, she helps secure funding and donations for the South Spencer food pantry, ensuring families have access to nutritious food when they need it most.

Zac Heronemus serves as CEO of Tri-State Food Bank, supporting 180+ partners across 33 counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. For nearly two decades, he has worked to address hunger and homelessness and believes lasting change comes through collaboration and strong partnerships.

Sam Schwoeppe serves as Director of Industry Partnerships for Fresh Connect Central, the social enterprise of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. She connects farmers, food banks, and community partners across the country—ensuring nutrient-rich food reaches families who need it most. 

Lori Wilson has served South Spencer County schools as a classroom teacher for 19 years. She leads the South Spencer food pantry, creating a welcoming space where students and families can access nutritious food with dignity, compassion, and care.

Nancy Hintz is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Million Meal Movement, mobilizing communities to fight food insecurity across Indiana. Since 2007, volunteers have packaged more than 38 million nutritious meals for Indiana food banks and pantries.

Denise Jamerson is a fifth-generation farmer and owner of Legacy Taste of the Garden in historic Lyles Station, Indiana. She advocates for farmers across the state, connecting historically underserved producers with education, resources, and opportunities to build stronger food systems.

Sam Schwoeppe serves as Director of Industry Partnerships for Fresh Connect Central, the social enterprise of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. She connects farmers, food banks, and community partners across the country—ensuring nutrient-rich food reaches families who need it most.