Meet the CHiPS Team

  • Email: peter@chipsonline.org

    Peter Endriss began as the Executive Director of CHiPS in June 2023 after serving on its Board of Directors for seven years.  Peter has been active within the organization for close to a decade, organizing its annual fundraising Gala, annual Volunteer Appreciation Events, small business fundraising events, and Thanksgiving food drives.  Prior to joining CHiPS, Peter co-founded Runner & Stone bakery and restaurant in 2012, and was the Head Baker and co-Owner for ten years.  Prior to opening Runner & Stone, Peter was the interim Head Baker and Small Business Consultant for Hot Bread Kitchen, a social enterprise non-profit which creates economic opportunity for women and gender-expansive people, immigrants, and people of color through job skills training, food entrepreneurship programs, and an ecosystem of support in New York City.  Peter has a Bachelors of Science in Natural Resource Management from Cornell University, and a Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.


  • Sandra Hagan assumed the position of associate executive director in June of 2021, after serving as volunteer interim associate executive director since September of 2020. She is a long time donor and volunteer at CHiPS. Prior to volunteering at CHiPS, she served for 28 years as the executive director of The Child Center of NY, a large child-serving multi-service non-profit located primarily in Queens. She earned her master's degree in social work from Hunter College School of Social Work and is a licensed master social worker.

  • Email: shanice@chipsonline.org
    Phone:     718-237-2962 ext. 16

    Relationships are everything. My passion comes from cultivating and building relationships in order to raise funds and awareness for causes I believe in. With over 7 years experience in Development and Communications I have led successful campaigns that have exceeded financial budgets and  maximizing opportunities for individual and organization growth. In this line of work it's important to pause, but never quit, and remember to be kind to yourself. 

    Food |Travel |Gratitude| Marvel > DC | Law & Order addict| BLM 

  • Email: marlene@chipsonline.org
    Phone: 718-237-2962 ext. 12

    Marlene Morris is the Director of Case Management at CHiPS.  Marlene has been a licensed Social Worker for 15 years and has worked primarily with children and families in child welfare, clinical and youth development programs.  Marlene is also a member of the Association of Black Social Workers for almost 12 years and has served as the Recording Secretary and 2nd Vice President, as well as Board President.  Marlene graduated from Clark University with a BA in Sociology and obtained her MSW from Fordham University.  She enjoys spending time with her family and singing.  As a Brooklyn native, Marlene is committed to championing marginalized populations to ensure they have the tools and resources necessary to advocate for themselves.  

  • Email: pauline@chipsonline.org
    Phone: 718-237-2962 ext. 14

    Hi, my name is Pauline Auguste. As a little girl I grew up watching my mom cook and bake. Eventually I started cooking along side her, and this sparked my interest and passion for food. My passion grew and I decided to further my knowledge. I acquired an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts/ Restaurant Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management. I have worked in various companies such as Walt Disney World, catering for various company's luncheons and many weddings, and the Department of Education where I've held leadership positions serving food to over 2000 students.

    Food has always been a symbol of love and family for me and this is what I plan on implementing as the Director of Food Services at CHiPS. My mission for being the director of CHiPS is to ensure that every guest is served a hot meal and feels welcome to come again. I believe in CHiPS mission and I am excited to be a part of the CHiPS family.

  • Email: janelle@chipsonline.org
    Phone: 718-237-2962 ext. 12

    Janelle Eastman began as the Director of Residential & Case Management Services of CHiPS in October 2022. Janelle has worked in the non-profit sector for 20 years, earning her Master’s degree in Public Affairs & Administration from Metropolitan College of New York. During her leisure time, Janelle enjoys socializing and traveling.

  • Email: kamila@chipsonline.org

    Kamila Kitana Lemus is the volunteer coordinator at CHiPS. She attended New York University where she studied Media, Culture and Communications with an emphasis in politics. She studied abroad in Paris, France and Buenos Aires, Argentina where her passion for community engagement began. She has worked in the non-profit sector and education and is always thrilled to work with members of the community. In her free time she enjoys exploring creative interests, including sewing, singing, playing instruments and creating collages.

  • Email: david@chipsonline.org

    David Orellana is the Associate Food Service and Pantry Manager at CHiPS. Interested from a young age in art and finding enjoyment in museums, musicals, and being in nature, David graduated with a degree in graphic design. But he was called back to food service.

    David's interest and experience in the food industry came first from working with his parents at their fast-food restaurant in Ecuador. There he learned the ins and out of restaurant work, and many skills that he applies in his work at CHiPS today. Working in the food industry in the States, David quickly noticed the amount of food waste and the seeming lack of interest in finding a solution that wasn't just "throw it out." When David came to CHiPS, he was inspired by the model of food rescue in the service of feeding hungry people.

  • Email: james@chipsonline.org

    James Gordon has been the Pantry Van Manager for CHiPS since December, 2023. He loves the work at CHiPS, and can often be found lugging celery around the soup kitchen or CHiPS’ van. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing video games, and singing his heart out at karaoke.

  • Email: isabelle@chipsonline.org

    Isabelle Weiner is a development associate at Community Help in Park Slope (CHiPS). She supports CHiPS’s grants processes, donation database management, and contributes to the development of new programming and community engagement initiatives. Isabelle has a degree in English from Bryn Mawr College and has been involved with several nonprofit organizations in her career, including The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, Haitian Education and Leadership Program (HELP), Good Home Pet Adoptions, and the World Food Programme.

  • Tracy Michele has a background in Organizational Psychology, has served as local business startup founder, Personnel Director, and COO  and Business Development and HR consultant. In previous life she was a professional ballet dancer, actor/model, and avid horse-girl. She’s a fiction writer, has two dogs (one an agility champion!) and four cats, and rocks out on ceramics, reading, American History, art house cinema, and is a hard core science nerd and dark wave music enthusiast.  

    Tracy Michele is a long time CHiPS fan, thus it's an honor for her to be of service to the org and staff community.