Lisa Silverstone has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and corporate leadership. She has led Safe Harbors as Executive Director since 2013, driving the expansion of the organization’s physical campus and community impact with the buildout of two commercial rental spaces, the creation of Safe Harbors Green, a biodynamic park and community gathering space, the phased redevelopment of the Ritz Theater, and the forthcoming development of 55 new units of affordable housing. Lisa previously served as the Executive Director of the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands. She holds a master’s degree from Cabrini College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. Lisa is a 2018 Orange County Human Rights Commission Award Recipient and was recognized as a 2026 Extraordinary Woman of the New York 99th Assembly District.

Ken Martinez, Director of Performing Arts & Community Programming, joined Safe Harbors in January 2024, bringing with him over 20 years of entertainment experience showrunning and producing television and serving as VP of Current Programming for VH1. At Safe Harbors, Ken has programmed a plethora of live events including a successful storytelling series (StoryCON), a popular recurring puppet slam (Uncanny Valley), and is the brainchild, founder, and producer of Newburgh Fringe Festival, Newburgh Pride on the Green, and Safe Harbors Radio. For Safe Harbors Radio, Ken created and produced the This is Safe Harbors podcast, and is producer and co-host of Safe Harbors Radio Hour. Martinez earned his BFA in Theater from The College of Santa Fe.