Senior Leadership Team

Sarah Moberg

Chief Executive Officer

Sarah Moberg is the Chief Executive Officer at Second Harvest Heartland, the nation’s second largest food bank. Sarah believes everyone should be able to come together over a meal with family and friends in celebration and community. That’s why she has dedicated her career to providing people all over the world with the foods they need and love. Sarah brings deep knowledge of food systems and supply chains and a passion for making connections. An architect of Make Hunger History, Second Harvest Heartland’s bold challenge to the community to help 90% of Minnesotans find food security by 2030, Sarah is driven to address hunger by delivering meals needed today and innovating to prevent hunger in the future.

Prior to joining Second Harvest Heartland as Chief Operations Officer, Sarah spent 25 years with General Mills, leading teams, operations, and innovation initiatives around the world. Sarah currently serves on the board of Aeon, an affordable housing non-profit, and on the advisory council for the Minnesota Children’s Cabinet.

Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Davis. On her best days, Sarah can be found enjoying barbecue food in the backyard with her friends and family.

Michael Hoban

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Hoban has overseen the finances for some of the largest and most complex nonprofits in the region, where his work has been powered by a philosophy that a healthy organization is one that collectively owns the financial strategy. This means his budgeting and forecasting work is only truly done when the teams who will use these tools understand them. Michael served as CFO for Planned Parenthood North Central States for several years and previously directed the finances for several top healthcare providers in the Twin Cities for more than a decade. He is a leader in forecasting, accounting and budgeting best practices who also delivers deep knowledge in strategic financial modeling and investment strategies.

Michael earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus in finance from Metropolitan State University. When he’s not balancing the books, Michael will be spending time with his two children and his wife.

Erica Campbell

Chief Development Officer

Erica Campbell believes in the joy of giving. She has a twenty-five-year career rooted in leading teams, growing impact, and driving innovation. Erica sees food as a vital part of the ecosystem of support. She is thrilled to unite Second Harvest Heartland’s donors around the Make Hunger History campaign and make a difference in our community.

Erica spent eight years as executive director of the Pinky Swear Foundation and served more than fifteen years on the board of directors of Special Love, a nonprofit that provides summer camps for children with cancer. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the College of William & Mary.

Outside of work, Erica enjoys RV camping with her husband and two children in their beloved 2008 Winnebago. She is a breast cancer survivor, published author, and Peloton enthusiast who embraces each day with gratitude and positivity.

Elizabeth Cooper

Chief External Relations Officer

Elizabeth Cooper is the chief external relations officer at Second Harvest Heartland, where she leads efforts to reshape the hunger narrative across the region. Since stepping into the role in 2021, she has overseen the organization’s consumer insights, brand communications, marketing, and advocacy teams—building on her previous three years as director of brand strategy and communications.

A driving force behind Make Hunger History, Minnesota’s hunger moonshot initiative, Elizabeth brings both professional expertise and personal passion to the mission. Her career includes leading communications teams through national expansion at College Possible and Child Care Aware, where she also helped launch the state’s child care rating system. Prior to joining Second Harvest Heartland, she directed communications strategy for Minnesota’s Health Care Administration.

Elizabeth holds an MA in strategic communications from the University of Minnesota—where she currently serves as an advisory board member—and a BA from the University of Minnesota, Morris. She is an avid supporter of libraries, a dedicated half-marathoner, and a fan of Twin Cities restaurants. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and son—and if you frequent the city’s lakes or trails, chances are you’ve run alongside her.

Sarah Waite

Chief People Officer

Sarah Waite’s 20-year career as a talent and human resources leader is defined by a singular dedication to trust-building and an understanding that best practices in people management are only “best” when they uplift an organization’s unique culture, mission, and strategy.

With deep experience supporting professionals across the Twin Cities and around the globe, Sarah’s work is imbued with her passion for building inclusive teams. During her respective tenures with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, ABRA Auto Body, Target, and Medtronic, Sarah drove robust business results and created strong cultures through a steadfast commitment to bringing diverse voices to the table.

Sarah is thrilled to be part of the Second Harvest Heartland team and to have the opportunity to partner with our community to end hunger together. She believes that by listening and learning from our neighbors we can find innovative solutions to make hunger history.

Sarah earned a BS in communications from Boston University and an MS in sociology from Southern Connecticut State University. When she’s not at work, Sarah loves to travel with her husband, son, and daughter. When she is at work, she tries valiantly to keep her fur kids, Benji and Monty, from crashing her virtual meetings.

Angelica Klebsch

Director of Community Partnerships and Investment  

Angelica Klebsch has worked in community spaces for more than twenty years across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in different parts of the United States and with military communities overseas. She currently serves as community partnerships and investment director at Second Harvest Heartland, having previously held leadership positions at the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES), and the Citizens League. In her current role, Angelica’s teams distribute capacity-building grants to food distribution partners and develop initiatives aimed at supporting greater food access and economic mobility in communities experiencing chronically high food insecurity. Her teams blend data and research with community and stakeholder engagement to co-create sustainable, ecosystem-level efforts with community partners.

Angelica’s recent board and advisory council service has included the Minnesota Latino Museum, Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul, HealthPartners Research Institute, Saint Paul Children’s Collaborative, ECM/Adams Publishing, Minneapolis Parks Foundation, TPT–Twin Cities PBS, and the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs.

She holds a BA in psychology from Roosevelt University and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, where she serves on the dean’s advisory council and teaches a graduate-level course on group process facilitation for public and community engagement.

In her free time, Angelica enjoys exploring local events and cheering on the Minnesota Timberwolves with her husband and two teenage children.

Robin Manthie

Director of Neighbor Services

Robin Manthie leads Neighbor Services at Second Harvest Heartland, driven by the belief that investing in healthy communities benefits everyone. She strives to deeply understand neighbors’ needs to inform strategy.

In her current role, Robin oversees services provided directly to neighbors, including SNAP outreach, the Care Center virtual support hub, and FOODRx—medically supportive grocery partnerships with insurance and hospital systems. She previously served as managing director of Kitchen Coalition, delivering millions of culturally affirming meals to neighbors facing barriers to cooking. Prior to joining Second Harvest Heartland, Robin launched new products and developed marketing and operational strategies at Boston Consulting Group, General Mills, 3M, and Feeding America.

She holds a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Robin enjoys dancing, her cookbook club, and running Kenwood Closet, a free clothing exchange at her children’s elementary school.

Lindsey Ochmanek

Director of Sourcing and Demand Planning

Lindsey Ochmanek is a purpose-driven nonprofit leader with a strong blend of strategic insight and heartfelt commitment. After more than eighteen years in retail buying, inventory management, and sales-related roles, she is grateful for the opportunity to bring a unique mix of strategic thought, tenacity, and creative problem-solving to her work at Second Harvest Heartland. As the director of sourcing and demand planning, she leads a team of dedicated individuals committed to maximizing the amount of food available to neighbors. Her ability to bridge operational efficiency with a collaborative spirit makes her a compelling force in the fight against food insecurity.

Lindsey holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Michigan. When she’s not helping to make hunger history, you can find her enthusiastically cheering on her kids from the sidelines of various ice rinks and baseball fields across the metro or enjoying live music with her husband.

Zach Rodvold

Director of Public Affairs

Zach Rodvold serves as Second Harvest Heartland’s public affairs director, overseeing all government relations, public policy advocacy, and related communications efforts for the food bank.

Prior to joining Second Harvest Heartland, Zach spent more than twenty years working in state and federal government, campaigns, and advocacy—including serving in senior roles for some of the state’s highest-ranking elected officials. At Second Harvest Heartland, he built out the food bank’s first-ever public affairs team and has worked closely with executive leaders and across teams to help shape the organization’s evolving approach to ending hunger in our communities. Through the hard work of Zach’s team and close collaboration with anti-hunger allies across the state, this has led to major investments in Minnesota’s hunger relief system (though he’ll be the first to tell you much more is needed).

Zach earned a BA in political science from the University of Minnesota. He lives in the west metro with his wife, Emily, and their three young kids, who keep them busy with sports and other activities around the clock. Outside of work and coaching kids’ sports, Zach enjoys live music and stand-up comedy, travel, and donuts—and he is a long-suffering Minnesota pro sports fan.

Toni Scott

Senior Director of Supply Chain

Toni Scott is a seasoned supply chain leader with more than two decades of experience driving operational excellence and strategic transformation. As senior director of supply chain at Second Harvest Heartland, she leads the end-to-end logistics and operations that ensure food reaches communities across Minnesota. Toni is deeply committed to reimagining the hunger relief network, fostering innovation, and building resilient systems that better serve all Minnesotans.

Toni holds a degree in chemical engineering from Iowa State University and brings a strong analytical foundation to her leadership approach. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring Minneapolis trails, supporting youth sports, and staying active in her community.

Emma Youngquist

Chief of Staff

Emma Youngquist brings strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and a deep-rooted commitment to community to her role as chief of staff. She believes that a team aligned around a shared vision and strategy is unstoppable. Emma leads strategic planning conversations, encourages cross-departmental collaboration, and facilitates organizational goal tracking. She is energized by Second Harvest Heartland’s bold approach to ending hunger together.

Emma joined Second Harvest Heartland after nine years in public service, primarily with the federal government. She had the honor of serving the congressional district where she was raised, holding leadership roles focused on constituent advocacy and public service. As chief of staff, she led teams in Minnetonka and Washington, D.C., working to create meaningful change through casework and legislation. Her public service career began in a U.S. Senate office, where she held multiple roles, including senior advisor and constituent advocate.

Emma is a proud “Ole”—she earned her undergraduate degree in political science from St. Olaf College. She is happiest amidst the beautiful chaos of home life with her husband, two young daughters, and two energetic rescue dogs. She finds joy in reading, practicing yoga, exploring new places, and savoring a good cup of coffee.