Board and Staff

Regina Alexander

Packathon Specialist, Houston Area

Regina is our Packathon Specialist based in Texas, and is “pleasantly persistent” in recruiting packers in groups of 5 to 500! Since 2018, she has coordinated some of our largest events, where hundreds of thousands of meals are packed in just a few days. Regina is motivated by seeing others become the “hands and feet” of Jesus and showing His love in a tangible way. Her passion and energy are infectious and can motivate anyone to dedicate their time, talent, and treasure to the Lord.

Regina received her BS in Business Administration and her MBA from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She left her job as an energy industry analyst to pursue her passion for Christian service and to focus on her first priorities—her husband and four children. Regina truly believes in living life out loud, often asking herself, “When was the last time I did something for the first time?” She loves to be outdoors with her family and friends, traveling, and working out.

Bec Blakemore

Texas Administrative Assistant

Bec joined us in 2023 after being introduced to Feed the Hunger through a packing event with her local gym. She quickly found herself part of the “Katy crew” and helped organize multiple Packathons in the Houston area. Bec is originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and spent her early years in Papua New Guinea where her parents were missionaries. This time spent learning to serve others as Christ’s hands and feet were some of the best years of her life.

Bec has her Bachelor’s in Health Science in Nursing from New Zealand, with a background in Nurse Management in Critical Care services for neonates to adults. She has a heart for children and advocates for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Outside of Feed the Hunger, Bec loves to travel and experience new cultures, spend time with family and friends, and watch rugby—especially her team, the All Blacks! She prefers warm weather and will no doubt describe temperatures below 60 as “arctic”! Bec lives in the Houston area with her husband and three adorable children.

Mia Buck

Packathon Specialist, Carolinas

Mia is our Packathon Specialist for the Carolinas. She was introduced to Feed the Hunger through her church in 2012 and instantly embraced the mission. Joining the team first as a Packathon Pro, Mia became a coordinator in 2020. Mia’s passion is visible at every event she hosts, believing Luke 14:12–14 that Jesus doesn’t just call us to serve those in need but to engage with and dwell in community with them. Feed the Hunger is the vessel.

Claiming both Greensboro, NC, and Charleston, SC, as home, Mia is a proud graduate of a HBCU, South Carolina State University, with a BS in Business Administration. She is currently pursuing a double MBA in Non-Profit and Project Management. In addition, Mia has a career in Contract Dining Services and serves as a leader in her church. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her four grandboys and a host of “bond” sisters. We say that packing with us is the most fun you’ll ever have in a hairnet, and Mia certainly lives that out!

Matthew Byrd

Communications Associate

Matthew works behind the scenes as an editor, researcher, and communications associate. On any given day, he might be marking up a book chapter with a red pen, studying nonprofit marketing trends, or editing a video from a partner overseas. Matthew can be spotted at the occasional Packathon, so if you see him, say hello!

Matthew joined Feed the Hunger in 2015, coming from the world of biomedical research. He completed his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology at Wake Forest and did postdoctoral research at UNC Chapel Hill. Many of these research and writing skills have come in handy in the nonprofit world! In 2020, Matthew finished his MA in Ministry at Carolina University (Winston-Salem, NC). He likes to stay current on the science-faith dialogue and enjoys an eclectic range of podcasts—from rockets to philosophy! He is also a ham radio operator and holds an Amateur Extra class license.

Damaris Castillo

Partnership Specialist

Damaris joined the Feed the Hunger team as a Partnership Specialist based in Dallas, Texas, in April of 2024. Damaris has a deep love for the local church and for mobilizing the body of Christ to serve the most vulnerable and marginalized populations locally and globally. She loves that Feed the Hunger provides the perfect serving opportunity for people of all ages and capacities—from within the walls of the church to the ends of the earth.

Damaris leads her three children and serves as the Local Missions Minister at her church. With a heart for family discipleship, she invites her children to serve alongside her in the city of Dallas. She and her children love going on adventures any chance they get, traveling and exploring new places. She graduated from UT Dallas (Go Comets!) with a degree in Sociology, and in her free time, you can find her falling asleep to an audiobook.

Aimee Chandler

Assistant Project Manager

Aimee is our Assistant Project Manager. She collaborates with domestic and international partners to collect impactful stories of food, Bible, school supply, and Hygiene Pack distributions and manages clean water, self-support, and aid and relief projects. Aimee has led Packathons since 2019 and has visited many of our partners’ programs overseas. Aimee and her husband, Ben, were married in 2022, and Ben is now a Packathon Pro.

Aimee received her BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her MA in Social Work from East Carolina University. Prior to joining our team, Aimee gained ministry experience in Mexico and Uganda. Outside of Feed the Hunger you can find her working out, traveling with her husband, tackling her latest DIY project, and trying not to be attacked by her cat.

Julie Craig

Chief Advancement Officer

Julie is our Director of Advancement and joined our team in January 2022. With a heart to serve and make a difference, Julie focuses on all areas that “advance” Feed the Hunger and its mission: development, marketing, and communications. She values relationships, connections, building community, sharing a vision, and working together to make a lasting and significant impact in the lives of those in need.

Julie has over 20 years’ experience working with non-profit organizations, churches, Christian schools, healthcare organizations, and real estate clients. She received her BS in Radiation Therapy from the University of South Carolina and an AS in Allied Health, Radiologic Technology from Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina. She is also a North Carolina Real Estate Broker and a certified Four Lenses Personality Trait and Assessment Facilitator. A true Southern girl from South Carolina, Julie loves the beach and being outdoors! When not working, she enjoys hanging out with family and friends, playing with her four-legged loves, tending her flower gardens, kayaking, decorating, thrifting, and upcycling.

Coleman Forester

Accounting Assistant

Coleman joined Feed the Hunger as an accounting assistant in 2024, but his journey with Feed the Hunger started back in 2018 by participating in several Packathons. Coleman has always had a vested interest in helping others, and Feed the Hunger provided the opportunity to give back to those in need.

In his free time, you can find Coleman pursuing other ventures to learn and better himself. He is an avid car enthusiast and always enjoys a good quality car show. Coleman has an AA degree from Alamance Community College and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree through Western Carolina University.

Holly Forester

Accounting Manager

Holly is our Accounting Manager and has been with us since March 2021. She watches over the financials and streamlines our accounting processes to keep resources focused on our ministry partners. Holly is excited about joining the Packathon team and meeting our volunteers and supporters in real life!

Holly received her BBA in Accounting from Campbell University (home of the Campbell Camels!) in Buies Creek, NC, and her MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Before joining our team, she worked for large multinational corporations in both Accounting and Treasury departments. Holly has also spent many years in midwifery in the US, Ghana, Togo, and Kenya. When not at Feed the Hunger, Holly can most often be found in a gym coaching basketball, working out, or happily caring for all the animals on their family homestead farm.

Caleb Fox

Logistics Manager

Caleb is our Logistics Manager, which means you’ll find him ordering ingredients, coordinating vendors, loading and unloading trucks, and getting supplies ready for every Packathon. He joined the Feed the Hunger team in 2011 as a Packathon Pro working weekend events, becoming full-time in 2014. Since then, he has lead dozens (hundreds?) of Packathons around the country. Caleb started traveling overseas with his dad at 12 years old. These trips gave him a heart for missions and a love for all people. He is thrilled to finally be working in full-time ministry.

Caleb and his wife, Celia, were married in 2012. Celia is now a Packathon Pro and loves traveling with Caleb to events. When not at Feed the Hunger, he can be found hanging out with Celia, getting frustrated on the golf course, trying to catch the “big one” in his pond, and leading worship at church.

Vincent Graves

Creative Manager

Vincent is our Creative Manager and leads our Marketing Team. From printed materials to social media to emails to our website, Vincent more than likely had a hand in it. He’s always ready with a deadline to keep our communications with donors and supporters on schedule. With 17 years of design experience at Feed the Hunger, he tries to paint a picture of the mission field without words. Vincent also coordinates our IT support and keeps up with current trends in communications. He’s been leading Packathons since 2011 with a heavy dose of humor and volunteer engagement.

Vincent received his BA in Art (concentrating in Digital Art) with a minor in Business from Elon University. He also had the privilege of playing collegiate football while attending Elon. When Vincent is not at the office, he enjoys his time with his family (including the dog, of course), watching TV (mainly sports), and playing video games.

Scott Hahn

Chief Operations Officer

Scott is our Chief Operations Officer. It’s up to him to draw out the very best in the amazing Feed the Hunger staff. He has been part of FtH since 2003, and has in-depth experience in nearly every area of our ministry, most recently as Packathon Director. He has also traveled extensively and is most fulfilled when FtH helps hurting people know that Jesus has not forgotten them. Scott organized our Packathons for the first 10 years and has worked with over 100 locations to host successful events. If you want to know the best places to eat near a Packathon host location, just ask him!

Scott has a Business Administration degree from Elon University. Outside of FtH, you will find him supporting the interests and activities of his wife and three children, while looking for the next great place to eat!

Marty Helton

Packathon Director

Marty is our Packathon Director, joining the FtH staff in 2021. He coordinates and oversees all our Packathons, from the initial inquiry to the nuts-and-bolts details to the event itself and beyond. Marty had previously worked with us as a Packathon Pro for six years, and has traveled to Haiti, India, and Bangladesh to work alongside FtH partners.

A crackerjack of all trades (and actual crackers!), Marty was with Nabisco for more than 30 years. His various roles as a sales representative, team leader, project manager, and recruiter have shaped his capability to handle the largest of Packathons. Outside the office, giving back has been a part of Marty’s life for equally as long. He spearheads church BBQs, volunteers at local shelters, and more. Spend a day with the native Charlottean and you’ll come to realize that he loves people, his family, watching sports, and playing golf.

Stephanie Langford

Donor Relations Manager

Stephanie joined our team in 2022 as Donor Relations Manager and is part of our development staff. Focused on donor cultivation and recognition, along with special events and fundraising support, she appreciates being able to connect with individuals and families associated with Feed the Hunger. We’re all glad Stephanie enjoys public speaking and loves the gift of conversation! This makes presenting the mission and vision of Feed the Hunger to new audiences an incredibly fun endeavor for her.

Stephanie received her BA from High Point University and has used her writing and marketing skills in several corporate leadership positions over the past 25 years, including principal and Vice President of a full-service marketing, PR, and design agency. Having a deep desire to serve, she has spent the past seven years serving non-profits that focus on sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Stephanie loves spending time with her family and appreciates every opportunity to hang out with her two grown children and travel with her husband, a retired Green Beret and 26-year Army veteran.

Jennifer Noah

Executive Administrative Assistant

Jennifer is the Executive Administrative Assistant at the main headquarters in North Carolina. She was first introduced to Feed the Hunger through a Packathon at her church around 2010. She immediately fell in love with the organization and the Packathon process. Over the years, Jennifer has been a familiar face at local Packathons and became a bag-labeling pro at home during the COVID pandemic. Jennifer supports everyone in the office by completing tasks that free them up to focus on their specialty areas. She also helps lead Packathons as a Packathon Pro.

Jennifer received her BS and MA in Communication Disorders from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. She worked as a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist through the public school system for 17 years and then transitioned to the private sector for an additional 2 years. In August 2022, she left her position to serve God and focus on her family (husband, four children, and one furry-faced dependent). Jennifer loves to read, and shopping for used books is a favorite pastime. She also enjoys photography and pottery, as well as kayaking and fishing with her husband.

Roxana Pishva

Partnership Specialist

Roxana works as a Partnership Specialist in the Dallas, Texas, area. Prior to joining Feed the Hunger, she served with another food-packing ministry and successfully facilitated packing sessions from 20,000 to 1,000,000 meals. Through her time ministering to others, Roxana found her passion in cultivating strong relationships in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, with the simple goal of meeting the needs of people around her.

Outside of work, Roxana enjoys teaching spin classes, staying active, and spoiling her two dogs, Tucker and Cooper. She also spends time advocating for prison reform and serving families of the incarcerated through her local church’s prison ministry.

Melinda Staples

Chief Ministry Officer

Melinda is Chief Ministry Officer at Feed the Hunger. She enthusiastically joined the ministry in 2009, and brings with her over 30 years of global missions experience in South Africa, India, and elsewhere. Melinda spends lots (and we mean lots!) of time on the phone with international partners making sure the meals you pack get to where they’re going and that we get up-to-date reports in return. She also oversees projects for Bibles, self-support initiatives, wells, and more. Anyone who meets Melinda can see her deep passion for equipping others to spread the Gospel to the unreached and hurting people of the world. Melinda has led Packathons for 10 years, so there’s a good chance you’ve seen her at an event.

Melinda holds an undergraduate degree from Queens University in Charlotte and a master’s degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. On the rare occasions she takes a break from work, Melinda is outside exploring new hiking trails and planning her next adventure somewhere around the world.

Vicky Stelling

Project Distribution Coordinator

Vicky works with the Projects Department as our Project Distribution Coordinator. She joined Feed the Hunger in 2023 and is involved in a variety of logistics and reporting roles. Vicky makes sure the boxes you pack at a Packathon get to the right place at the right time, then reports back to host locations when meals reach our partners. (Look for the yellow stickers on the boxes from your event!) She’s also helping roll out Hygiene Packathons and Edu-Packathons as new options for meaningful service.

Vicky earned her BA in Political Science and History from James Madison University and her Master’s of Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill. The Lord prepared Vicky for Feed the Hunger through many years of professional and personal experience in international ministry, specifically in Ukraine and Kenya. She loves to experience and learn from other cultures (18 countries and counting!). An active reader and extrovert, Vicky loves walking and talking with friends and hiking with her husband.

Sarah Walters

Accounting Assistant

Sarah works as our Accounting Assistant and helps in Data Management. She has been in the bookkeeping field for 14 years serving many local business owners. For the last six years, she and her husband, Matt, have worked for their church as youth leaders. After attending several Packathons with her youth group and church members, she co-organized her first Packathon as a Vacation Bible School mission project in 2022. The joy of these experiences and alignment with our mission encouraged her to pursue working with Feed the Hunger.

Outside of work, Sarah stays busy with basketball, church events, seasonal gardening, homeschooling, and all the mom duties that come with four girls and two grand-girls! There are also many furry friends (and a few not so furry) surrounding her home in the country! At the age of 22, Jesus radically changed Sarah’s life and has been gracefully guiding, generously providing, and faithfully forgiving ever since. Her mission is to serve Him and glorify Him that all may know how loved they truly are.

Joseph Williams

Chief Executive Officer

Joseph is the CEO of Feed the Hunger, a role he has had since 2007. He joined Feed the Hunger in 1995 as a videographer after completing his BS in Communications from Appalachian State University. Joseph initiated our food packing event, called a Packathon, to send relief to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. Since then, he has led more events than he can count! Joseph is instrumental in keeping our focus on providing nutritious meals for at-risk children and Bibles for those hungry for God’s Word.

Despite an intense dislike of spicy foods, Joseph has traveled to over 40 countries for the cause of Christ, forming relationships with hundreds of pastors and leaders. He has also written numerous devotionals and books for the purpose of “teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). Joseph received a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University, an MA in Ministry from Carolina University (Winston-Salem, NC), and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry from Carolina University as well. He and his wife, Susannah, reside in Burlington, NC, and have two children, Nathan and Abby. His favorite hobbies include soccer, snorkeling, and challenging puzzles.

Read the latest articles by Joseph and other staff members on a wide variety of Christian and cultural topics on our Perspectives blog.

Nathan Williams

Digital Media Associate

Nathan is our Digital Media Associate and has been involved with Feed the Hunger in some capacity since 2016. As a digital storyteller, Nathan is responsible for sharing the ministry of Feed the Hunger in all aspects of video production and social media content development. He also works in graphic design and runs our new Feed the Hunger app. He has been going on international mission trips since he was seven years old and has participated in Packathons since they began in 2010.

Nathan has a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, focused in Film and Biblical Studies, with minors in Global Studies and Graphic Design from Liberty University. He also worked in Liberty University’s Student Activities Department as a videographer. Outside of Feed the Hunger, Nathan enjoys going to the gym, building Legos, hiking, and traveling with his wife.

Kelly Zindel

Warehouse Manager, Dallas–Fort Worth Area

Kelly is our Warehouse Manager for the Dallas–Fort Worth area. She is responsible for encouraging, growing, and executing Feed the Hunger’s mission in the North Texas region. She has been involved with our ministry since 2012—first as a Packathon participant, then as a Packathon leader at her church, and now in her current role as Warehouse Manager. Kelly loves helping provide service opportunities for others. She firmly believes that helping those in need offers hope not only to the receiver but also to the giver.

Kelly received her BS in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She later went back to school to earn a Master’s Degree in Dietetics from Eastern Michigan University. She is blessed to now be able to devote her time to serving others and her family. Kelly works closely with her husband, Garrett, hosting and leading Packathons. Their three children also love to participate in the Feed the Hunger mission.