Janet Kotsakis

In her role as Chief People Officer at the Food Bank of South Jersey, Janet Kotsakis is responsible for development and implementation of the HR systems of the organization, as well as enhancing the culture of the organization. She has transformed her life-long dedication for learning into a passion for sharing professional development with others. She works directly with staff to ensure that the skills and talents of the organization are maximized.

Janet had an extensive professional background in corporate philanthropy and marketing before formally transitioning into the Human Resources field.  She, like so many nonprofit professionals, has worn many hats at the food bank, and enjoys collaborating with the staff on a wide array of areas, including internal communications, employee engagement, compliance and events.

She holds a MA in Professional Communication from LaSalle University and BA from Arcadia University and is SHRM-CP certified. Janet is a member of the Feeding America HR Council, where she works with a select group of food bankers from across the country to determine learning and development for the entire network. She is an active member of the Tri-State HR Management Association where she recently served as a director on the board.