Maen Mahfoud

Founder & CEO

Maen is the CEO and Founder of Replate. Growing up as a Syrian, Maen saw the effects of poor access to food nearly every day. After immigrating to California, he was disappointed to find similar disparities within San Francisco and was inspired to build Replate. Today, he and his talented team aim to solve inefficiency in the food supply chain by matching surplus food from businesses with communities in need. He’s passionate about food waste, food insecurity, and the circular economy (fittingly) but he also loves people, cultures, the beach, and listening to reggaeton and flamenco music.

Anchit Desai

Lead Software Engineer

As Replate’s Lead Software Engineer, Anchit builds out products by adding & tweaking features, manages processes within the engineering team, monitors the app and makes necessary fixes. He is inspired to work at Replate because he believes that all human beings should have access to food, especially when food is available. Previously, he’s worked as a software engineer at companies in London, Mumbai, New York, Dallas, and San Francisco. Anchit spends most evenings running and will redeem the training by participating in track meets, mostly competing in the 400 and/or the 800 meter races. He also enjoys watching cricket matches and documentaries.

Katie Marchini

COO

Katie is the COO at Replate. She coordinates logistics, streamlines systems, and fosters partnerships with donors and recipients. Why Replate? She loves being part of an impactful organization that is helping to alleviate food waste and hunger. In addition to reading one book per week, Katie loves to cook, bake, hike, travel, and spend time with family.

Jack Rogers

Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at Replate Jack believes in continually learning and improving the experience for both donors and recipients. In his free time Jack likes to cook tasty meals and enjoy them with his family and friends. If he is not cooking or at work you will find him outside.

Caitlin Phan

QA Engineering Intern

Caitlin is Replate's QA Engineering Intern. She is inspired to help feed the community because she believes good food sets the mood for the day. In her free time, she enjoys cooking for friends, being outdoors, and boxing.

Mehran Navabi

Senior Data Scientist

Mehran is a Senior Data Scientist at Replate. With experience in using data science to drive operational and product growth, he believes there is a valuable opportunity in using data science to understand how our resources can be best allocated to reduce food waste and alleviate food insecurity. Mehran enjoys spending his free time traveling, experiencing different cultures, and being outdoors.

Lisa Barr

Business Development Manager

Lisa is Replate’s Business Development Manager. She onboards food donors and recipient partners and works to meet the needs of all clients. She’s driven by seeing results and impact in the areas of food insecurity and climate change. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new areas to hike with her dog, hunting for vintage gold in LA’s thrift shops, volunteering locally, and listening to records.

Courtney Garcia

Head of Communications

Courtney is Replate’s Head of Communications, where she produces content that creatively executes the vision and story of the organization. Courtney loves working in a space where innovation, entertainment and social justice collide. She’s an outdoor enthusiast, avid traveler and vegan, as well as a professor of digital media and podcast producer. She believes in the power of storytelling to create new connections, build community and open minds, and has worked for over a decade in television, journalism and education. In her spare time, Courtney is either jogging through Central Park, reading nonfiction or drawing amateur cartoons for her Instagram.

Jonathan Chan

Operations Manager

Jonathan is an Operations Manager at Replate. He is passionate about helping solve the complex issues impacting community well-being by making good food accessible to those who most need it. Coming from the international freight industry, he is looking to bring his logistics experience into the food security space and support Replate's mission of food waste reduction through technology. Outside the office, you can find Jonathan at your local craft brewery, in his kitchen geeking out about his latest piece of cookware, or out spending way too much time at the grocery store.

Hanna Hamilton

Data Scientist

Hanna is a Data Scientist at Replate. Her focus is on the formulation and implementation of a matching algorithm which will enable Replate to scale operations in the future. She is passionate about leveraging technology to combat the climate crisis and help people in need. In her free time, Hanna enjoys discovering new music, practicing yoga, and being outdoors.

Sarah Brecher

Lead of Strategic Partnerships

Sarah is a Partnerships Associate at Replate. She works to grow partnerships and meet all needs of our amazing food donors. Having studied Human Biology and Society, she is passionate about the intersection of food systems and public health. Sarah is thrilled to join such an innovative team as Replate and work to address the interconnected issues of food access, food waste, and climate change. In her free time, Sarah loves going to her local farmers markets, baking sourdough, and hopes to visit all 50 states (she's currently at 37)!

Gabby Ippaso

Marketing and Social Media intern

Gabby is a Marketing and Social Media intern at Replate. She is also a rising senior at the University of Oregon where she is working towards a degree in Public Relations. Gabby is passionate about building connections to promote environmental justice. She is excited to work with a team that is motivated to create solutions that tackle the issues of food insecurity, climate change, and social justice. In her free time Gabby enjoys traveling, practicing yoga and learning new plant based recipes.

Hachem Mahfoud

Go-to-Market Strategy Lead

Hachem defines himself as a designer passionately dedicated to collaboration and the sharing of ideas. With over 10 years of experience in architecture, design and strategy, along with an MBA in Design Strategy from California College of the Arts, Hachem believes in taking risks, fostering collaborative cultures and encouraging innovation. He is passionate about translating world problems into effective solutions by creating new systems and merging business principles with design.

Danielle Zelin

Engineering Manager

Danielle comes from a software engineering role in the food delivery space and has always been passionate about helping the environment. She also loves playing soccer!

Sam Potasznik

Front-End Engineer

Sam spent a number of years making educational video games for middle-school classrooms, and worked as a web developer for the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sarah Bellaire

Operations and Logistics Coordinator

Sarah Bellaire is Replate’s Operations and Logistics Coordinator, who works to ensure daily recoveries run smoothly. Passionate about reducing food waste and increasing access to fresh, nutritious food for food insecure individuals, she is excited to see how Replate can continue advancing work in this area. She holds a masters from the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability in environmental policy and human behavior.

Jessica Lohman

Graphic Designer

Jessica came to Replate after several years of working as a Visual Designer at Amazon and a marketing agency. Outside of work, she enjoys illustration, hiking, and cooking.

Mimi Bestwick

Lead Capital Advocate

As Lead Capital Advocate, Mimi is responsible for Replate's philanthropic fundraising. She is passionate about contributing to the intersection of social and environmental impact through food recovery. Prior to Replate, Mimi built expertise in financial management, impact investing, and earned her MBA in social entrepreneurship. By leveraging this skillset with her desire to improve community and environmental outcomes, Mimi is eager to serve Replate's mission alongside the team. Apart from her work, Mimi enjoys spending time in nature, practicing astrology, and learning about holistic health.

Marquise Dockery

Operations Coordinator

As a native of California’s central valley, Marquise has always wanted to make his state a more equitable place. Food insecurity is a major issue here, and working in Operations gives him a hands-on way of mitigating its impact. He has a background in logistics and customer service, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Marquise loves blogging, gaming, and studying other cultures!

Ryan Palermo

Partnerships Specialist

Ryan is part of Replate's Partnerships team. His role within Replate is to foster relationships and grow partnerships to meet all the needs of our new and existing food donors. As a passionate driver of Social Impact, Ryan is currently on a mission to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste. His goal is to educate Replate's network and build lasting infrastructure for the most efficient food and material recovery while alleviating food insecurity and tackling climate change. Outside of the office, you will find Ryan backpacking through the wild, immersing himself in a new culture across the globe or just simply grounding himself through Yoga and his Garden.