Safe Harbors of the Hudson‘s mission is to transform lives and building community through housing and the arts. A dynamic arts and housing nonprofit located in the City of Newburgh, New York, Safe Harbors plays an integral role in Newburgh’s continuing revitalization through innovative redevelopment projects that co-locate supportive and affordable housing with visual and performing arts spaces and programming.

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.