Our Executive Team.
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CEO / President
Carol Murphy

Carol Murphy has more than 20 years’ experience leading high-touch, community-based initiatives for high-poverty communities and individuals/families at risk of homelessness. She is a passionate community advocate and leader, specializing in addressing the challenges and barriers related to housing, healthcare, job connectivity, and economic self-sufficiency. She developed the Harvest House Trauma-Informed Leadership Model. A graduate of Western Washington University, she is a Fellow with the Health Foundation for Western/Central New York.
Chief Innovation/ Operations
Brandy Loveland

Brandy Loveland is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Economic Mobility & Trauma Specialist, and social justice advocate. She is a graduate of the John R. Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color and the National Institute of Non-Profit Practice Core Leadership Program. She earned a BA in Social Work from Syracuse University, an MA from the University at Buffalo, and holds a NY State Licensure for social work. Brandy leads our trauma mitigation and resiliency team, focusing on family of origin, relationship issues, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and personal growth, utilizing a multidimensional approach to therapy; exploring each individual's biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
Chief Financial Officer
Bridget Lutz

Bridget Lutz has 40+ years' experience in bookkeeping and accounting. Bridget works with the Board Finance Committee to ensure financial accountability throughout the organization. She also leads the Housing Team to implement homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing programs. She has developed a passion for making sure women and children have their basic needs met, leading our annual Baby Shower & Diaper Drive. Bridget worked for the Army Corps of Engineers while her husband, Kris, served in the AirForce, where she was awarded for her work establishing detailed financial and filing systems. She also has experience in property management, IT, event management, and is a Notary Public.
CEO / President
Harvest Housing
Safe, stable housing is the foundation of personal security. Our housing programs, available by referral only, address immediate needs and build pathways to long-term stability for qualified participants. While we do not provide on-site housing, we offer the following support services:
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Mission
Harvest House is a movement, co-creating resources with dynamic communities for transformational change, enhancing individual and community wellness and establishing a foundation for economic stability and community connectedness.
At Harvest House, we work with the greater Buffalo community to build and facilitate person-centered solutions that have a positive impact on health, well-being and quality of life,
addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to build access to healthcare, housing, education and economic stability.

Vision
That all communities will
have access to the resources and connections that sustain and enhance their lives.