Leadership
Kay Lakhi
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Her passion for the past 25 years has been to provide health and wellness services related to the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. As a community leader and wellness advocate, she provides Dietary Solutions with a solid foundation in our well-being journey.
Ashwin Lakhi
Vice President of Security & Infrastructure
Ashwin is a passionate, self-starter who oversees objectives and key projects do support the growth of the organization. Ashwin’s innovative project management and cross-collaboration strategies allow all areas of the business to run efficiently.
Melissa Baumbach
Vice President of Operations
Melissa strengthens every relationship and ensures exemplary customer service while promoting industry-leading, personalized nutrition services. Melissa is driven to provide strategic solutions in areas that impact health care facilities including regulatory compliance, nutritional excellence, dining programs, food cost management, QAPI, and PDPM.
Denise Fedorek
Director of Business Development
Denise has more that twenty-five years of experience in Nutrition and Dietetics. Her background includes Clinical Nutrition management and Food Service management roles. She also has experience in cost control, training, education and menu development. Denise has a strong passion for gerontological nutrition and the elderly population. In her free time, Denise enjoys traveling to beaches, softball games, concerts, and spending time with her family.
Chauntel Horaney
Director of Human Resources
Chauntel is a certified Human Resources professional skilled in aligning HR processes with business objectives. Her areas of expertise include talent acquisition and onboarding, training and professional development, creating organizational processes, and enhancing the overall employee experience. In her free time, Chauntel enjoys participating in community activities and spending time with her family.
Marcy Cook
Regional Director of Operations
Marcy’s passion for food and nutrition has been evident throughout her 23-year career in dietetics. Focusing on the health and well-being of others, much of this experience has been in post-acute care. Marcy is a graduate of Youngstown State University, and enjoys traveling, cooking, running, and yoga. Most days are not complete without a walk with her Labrador Retriever.
Dawn Howard
Regional Director of Operations
Dawn has more than twenty-five years of experience in Nutrition and Dietetics. Her background includes Clinical Nutrition management and Food Service management roles. Dawn has experience in various settings but her true passion is for gerontological nutrition and the residents she serves. In her free time, Dawn enjoys the company of her fur babies, hiking, going to concerts, and spending time with her family.