Caleb Kulinski is Indy Hunger Network’s Director of Advocacy and Partner Engagement. He previously served as one of IHN’s VISTA members working on the Cooking Matters Program as part of their 2018-19 VISTA cohort. He is excited to be back with IHN and to continue supporting its vital mission in working to end hunger. Caleb has a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Coe College, and a Masters in International Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He comes to IHN with a strong passion for public service and having had experience working with a variety of community stakeholders across Marion County. Caleb coordinates the VISTA program and facilitates professional development programming for VISTA members.

Ann–Marie Valdez is the Cooking Matters Program Assistant for Indy Hunger Network. She moved to Indianapolis in 2018 from San Diego, California. Once settled, she started volunterring at a local elementary school garden to help teach children about growing food and the benefits of healthy eating. While part of this program, she learned about the food insecurities that afflict our community. Ann–Marie and her two young children took the Cooking Matters course and she was immediately moved by the impact that the program had on the local community and became a volunteer. Ann–Marie is an avid gardener and cook who is always working to create healthy, tasty, and budget friendly meals for her family of four. 

Caleb Kulinski is Indy Hunger Network’s Director of Advocacy and Partner Engagement. He previously served as one of IHN’s VISTA members working on the Cooking Matters Program as part of their 2018-19 VISTA cohort. He is excited to be back with IHN and to continue supporting its vital mission in working to end hunger. Caleb has a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Coe College, and a Masters in International Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He comes to IHN with a strong passion for public service and having had experience working with a variety of community stakeholders across Marion County. Caleb coordinates the VISTA program and facilitates professional development programming for VISTA members.

Tom Lageveen is the Community Compass Coordinator for Indy Hunger Network. After working in the service industry for years, Tom took a certification in Informatics through Ivy Tech. Looking for positive ways to apply his new training, he found a VISTA position at Indy Hunger Network working with Community Compass. He now continues to work as the Community Compass Coordinator.  

Alex Sindorf is the Food Assistance Programs Manager for Indy Hunger Network. While studying for a B.S. in Urban Community Development in Portland, Oregon, Alex took a class on food ethics and has been involved with farming and other food-related work ever since. In her role with IHN, Alex works with the Food Pantry Network, Food Drop, Community Compass, SNAP & WIC Marketing, and other programs.

Ann–Marie Valdez is the Cooking Matters Program Assistant for Indy Hunger Network. She moved to Indianapolis in 2018 from San Diego, California. Once settled, she started volunterring at a local elementary school garden to help teach children about growing food and the benefits of healthy eating. While part of this program, she learned about the food insecurities that afflict our community. Ann–Marie and her two young children took the Cooking Matters course and she was immediately moved by the impact that the program had on the local community and became a volunteer. Ann–Marie is an avid gardener and cook who is always working to create healthy, tasty, and budget friendly meals for her family of four.