Major Gifts Team Members

Caitlyn Darcy

Sr. Philanthropy Advisor

Territory: East Coast and Puerto Rico (DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NC, PA, PR, SC, VA, WV)

About Caitlyn

Caitlyn joined HFOT in 2018 and continues to find it a rewarding and extraordinary experience to help countless Veterans and their families receive the ultimate gift of a safe and secure, barrier-free home. She enjoys building relationships with both new and existing donors, whose generosity has a profound impact and helps advance HFOT’s mission. Outside of work, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with her husband and 25-pound, angsty pup, Hunter.

Favorite Home Adaptation

Our donors’ incredible generosity enables us to provide homes with over 40 life-changing adaptations, restoring some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed. A whole-house generator provides reliable power during severe weather and prolonged outages, ensuring Veterans can charge critical equipment such as prosthetics and power wheelchairs. In many cases, these generators also transform their homes into a refuge for neighbors during severe weather emergencies.

Contact Caitlin

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-967-9734

Lisa Kivel

Philanthropy Advisor

Territory: Mideast and West Coast ((AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY)

About Lisa

Lisa has dedicated her career and volunteer efforts to supporting various nonprofit organizations, driven by a passion for creating meaningful impact. Drawn to HFOT’s mission and values, she joined HFOT in January 2024 and embraced the opportunity to help Veterans by building strong relations with donors and supporting the organization’s goals. Lisa is committed to making a difference and looks forward to continuing to collaborate with others in this vital work. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys traveling, boating, skiing, gardening, cooking, reading, and most importantly, spending time with her family.

Favorite Home Adaptation

The accessible walkway surrounding the entire home provides seamless wheelchair access between indoor and outdoor spaces. By eliminating barriers, it allows Veterans to fully participate in everyday activities. I love this adaptation because it promotes independence and inclusion, ensuring that outdoor spaces can be enjoyed as easily as indoor ones. The walkway makes daily life more accessible, connected, and engaging for Veterans and their families.

Contact Lisa

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-744-8729

Suzanne Shaheen

Senior Philanthropy Advisor

Territory: Planned giving supporters throughout the United States and donors in New England and New York (CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT)

About Suzanne

Suzanne has had the privilege of working at HFOT since 2014. With many years of service working with incredible HFOT donors throughout the country, she loves to talk, chat, answer questions, and learn more about each donor and their reasons for supporting HFOT. She takes pride in providing a positive donor experience and fostering meaningful, lasting relationships. Outside of work, Suzanne enjoys vacationing with her family, working out each morning, meeting new people, exploring new restaurants, reading an enjoyable book, cheering on Boston sports teams, and spending time with her husband.

Favorite Home Adaptation

The thoughtful design of an HFOT home gives Veterans and their families the opportunity to begin healing and rebuilding their lives. Every adaptation works together to provide greater independence, comfort, and peace of mind, making it possible to move forward with confidence. It is not just one feature that makes a difference—it’s how every adaptation creates a foundation for a brighter future for our Veterans and their families.

Contact Suzanne

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-967-9041

Kat Wright

Philanthropy Advisor

Territory: Central (AL, AR, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, WI)

About Kat

Kat brings more than 17 years of nonprofit experience to Homes For Our Troops. She has dedicated her career to causes that support Veterans, healthcare advancement, education, and food insecurity. She finds HFOT’s mission deeply meaningful and is honored to help provide safe, accessible homes for the Veterans we serve. Kat believes strongly in the power of united effort to create lasting, positive change. She is deeply inspired by the personal stories that motivate donors to give and is passionate about building meaningful relationships through thoughtful, personalized stewardship.

Outside of work, Kat enjoys sailing, hiking, spending days at the beach, sharing good meals with her husband and friends, and spending quality time with her grown children.

Favorite Home Adaptation

The kitchen adaptations in the HFOT home are especially inspiring to me. More than 20% of home adaptations are found in the kitchen—the heart of the home. For many of our Veterans, preparing a meal can present daily challenges. Thoughtfully designed features such as
roll-under cooktops and sinks, pull-down shelving, accessible countertops, and touchless faucets restore independence and make it possible for Veterans to cook, gather with loved ones, and create lasting memories.

Contact Kat

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-744-8726