Hot Bread Kitchen
Chief Executive Officer LESLIE ABBEY, ESQ. (she/her) is an organizational leader and entrepreneur who has committed her career to supporting families and youth, social justice, and data-driven strategies to improve social service outcomes. As Hot Bread Kitchen’s CEO, Leslie is overseeing execution of the organization’s three-year plan to support 1,000 breadwinners across New York City and […]
Chief Program Officer Cathy Kim joined Hot Bread Kitchen in 2021 as the Chief Program Officer to help ensure that the food industry serves as an equitable platform for women and immigrants to access economic opportunity and achieve personal wellbeing. Cathy has dedicated her career to programmatic and organizational development in service of influencing systems […]
Chief Financial Officer Cedric joined Hot Bread Kitchen in 2017. He has spent his career in financial consulting, investment banking, and as a CPA at organizations including Deutsche Bank, Landmark Communications, Bank of America and PricewaterhouseCooopers. Cedric is a graduate of the LeaderLink 2017 Cohort, a Robin Hood Foundation and Common/Good Careers Program and holds […]
Chief Operating Officer A seasoned nonprofit professional with a past life as a chef, Kristine Borok currently serves as Hot Bread Kitchen’s Chief Operating Officer. Kristine oversees the organization’s human resources, DEIA, facilities, technology, administration, and execution of our strategic vision— ensuring the organization’s culture remains inclusive, supportive, and uplifting for all. Kristine joined Hot […]
