Meet the Team
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Lori is a lifelong environmentalist with a deep passion for sustainability, particularly in reuse. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Haven’s Harvest, an organization that grew from a food recovery project she started with her children. A firm believer in the inherent goodness of people, Lori approaches her work with optimism and trust.
As a dedicated community organizer, Lori champions individual empowerment through collective action. She serves on the Board of Directors of EcoWorks, a creative reuse center in North Haven. Lori holds certifications in Non-Profit Executive Leadership and as a Sustainable Building Advisor.
In her free time, Lori enjoys gardening with remiss, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, and spending time with her friends, her four adult children and their partners. She loves living in New Haven, a vibrant community of people committed to making it a wonderful place to call home.
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Catherine comes to the Haven’s Harvest board as many do—with years of experience rescuing food for the organization around New Haven and a deep desire to do more. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Smith College, Catherine received her M.Phil from Yale University in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry before settling in Fair Haven heights in New Haven. She is currently laboratory manager for the Reilly lab in the genetics department, supervising inventory, as well as safety and organizational issues.
A dedicated community activist, Catherine helped organize and grow the New Haven Buy Nothing Group, an online free marketplace where members can give and receive secondhand items. She is also chair of the Quinnipiac East Management team, a neighborhood association that works to create a stronger neighborhood community and connect neighbors with their elected officials to effect change. worked with diverse groups of people to support several communities and organizations. Whether it’s developing operating procedures, outreach, or organizing events for up to 100 people, she has collaborated with board and community members to achieve shared goals.
The mission of Haven’s Harvest is critical to her. “It pains me to think of how much food is wasted while so many people go hungry and our planet warms. Everybody needs to eat, and so food is a great way to bring people together and build community. I’m excited for the opportunity to become more involved with the organization, helping it sustainably expand its mission.”
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Ines holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has been dedicated to Haven’s Harvest for the past four years, first serving as an intern and Public Ally. With a strong commitment to community support and food recovery, Ines has grown within the organization and now serves as Warehouse Manager, ensuring smooth operations and impactful service delivery.
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Emma is a digital native with over five years of experience supporting Haven’s Harvest in IT roles and operations. Currently studying at Clark University, Emma combines her expertise in IT with a passion for environmental sustainability and food recovery. Outside of work and academics, you'll often find her engrossed in a good book, creating intricate crochet designs, or exploring captivating new destinations.
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Mandy is a retired Nuisance Wildlife Control Specialist wanting to use her customer service skills for serving humans! She's a part time volunteer who shares her small business expertise willingly. She currently serves Haven's Harvest on the Partner Relations Team after dispatching for us in 2022 -2024. She's a grandmother of 5, living in Branford, with her Mom. She loves, people, good deeds and Jesus Christ.
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Bailey joined Haven’s Harvest as an intern in 2024 through her College, Albertus Magnus. Bailey is entering her senior year at Albertus and is majoring in philosophy. She continues to work with us as a dispatcher, ensuring effective transactions between our volunteers, donors, and recipients!
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Anissa has been working in management for 6+ years, formerly as an Associate Casting Director in Hollywood, and now as a Project Manager with Haven’s Harvest. Exhausted by the competitive and glamorous nature of the entertainment industry, Anissa desired a change. A native New Yorker, she made the move to New Haven on a whim and has since thrown herself head-first into the nonprofit world.
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Trista Caron began at Haven’s Harvest as an intern while completing her degree at Albertus Magnus College. Her joy for giving back to the community has led her to remain with the organization. She brings four years of corporate world experience and sits on one board in her hometown, Naugatuck.
