The WWL Team

Meet the team!

Talia Koren, Founder of Workweek Lunch

Talia started Workweek Lunch in 2016 with the mission of teaching people all over the world how easy, cost-effective and fun meal prep can be. Talia writes all the recipes and designs weekly meal plans that go out to a base of over 3,000 subscribers (and counting!) each week with the help of her amazing team.

Favorite dish to cook: Vegan coconut curry or chicken stir fry

Whitney Deberry, Content Manager

Whitney DeBerry assists with customer care and social media content creation at Workweek Lunch. Whitney recently left the agency world to start her own Virtual Assistant business specializing in helping small businesses with digital marketing.
Favorite dish to cook: Fajitas with shrimp and black beans

Alyssa Lash, Marketing & Production Coordinator

Alyssa is full time with WWL and assists with recipe development and creating weekly meal plans for the Workweek Lunch members. She also curates the WWL Facebook page and manages customer support. Additionally, she helps secure brand collaborations that benefit the WWL community. She lives in Brooklyn NY and is an avid reader in her spare time.

Favorite Dish to prep: Mediterranean Bowls, or anything with Tzatziki!

Melenie McGregor, Video Creator

Melenie is a  Video Creator by trade, but a storyteller at heart. She got her start working on the Refinery29 video team and launched her freelance business after discovering her passion for digital content. One of her favorite things to do is help brands find their voice and engage their audience on YouTube. When she’s not behind the camera, you can find her exploring NYC or rooting for the UCLA gymnastics team.

Favorite meal to cook: Beef Tostadas

Audrey Bruno, Blog Contributor

Audrey Bruno writes fun recipe roundups and developed a handful of recipes for WWL. Originally from California, she moved to Berlin, Germany about two years ago to follow her dreams of becoming a food and travel writer. When she’s not in the kitchen or at her computer, she’s usually browsing her local farmers market or trying to make it through airport security in one piece. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @feedmetheglobe.

Jessica Phillips, Member Support Specialist

Jessica manages our support inbox and moderates the Workweek Lunch Facebook community, which involves answering questions and providing the members with positive feedback on what they share with the group. She resides in Southern California and loves living by the beach with her cat. Along with her position at Workweek Lunch, she teaches science to preschool and elementary-aged children for a science enrichment company in Orange County.  She also enjoys volunteering at her local aquarium and crafting in her spare time.
Favorite dish to cook: a vegetarian version of her grandpa’s chicken pot pie

Brad Ploch, Facebook Ads Manager

Brad has been working in the digital marketing space since graduating from college in 2016. Having the opportunity to work with a wide range of industries he has discovered a love for small businesses. With the ability to learn and understand each business intimately, he is able to create campaigns that are tailored uniquely for their goals.
Favorite dish to cook: do smoothies count?