major gifts Team Members

AnneMarie Amoedo

Philanthropy Advisor

Territory: Midwest and New England (CT, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, VT, WI, WV)

About AnneMarie

Annemarie has had the honor of working at HFOT since 2011. With so much experience working with HFOT’s donors, she is ready and able to help with any questions! Annemarie lives in Louisville, KY with her family, and enjoys exploring the city, knitting, gardening, and escaping to the mountains. Her favorite part of HFOT’s mission is watching caregivers and spouses be able to relax and experience more freedom to pursue their dreams.

Favorite Home Adaptation

The design of HFOT’s homes includes widened hallways and doorways, allowing the Veteran complete access to all areas of their homes from their wheelchair. That means they can participate in all aspects of family life, such as cooking dinner or tucking their kids into bed. These things are easy to take for granted, but the freedom and independence they represent is everything to our HFOT families.

Contact AnneMarie

Email: aamoedo@hfotusa.org
Phone: 508-967-9733

Jamie Crossman

Philanthropy Advisor

Territory: Mission Supporters in New England, Maryland, North and South Carolina

About Jamie

Prior to joining Homes for Our Troops in 2017, Jamie’s non-profit career spanned 25 years. Working at HFOT continues to bring her a feeling of self-fulfillment, and she enjoys paying it forward to Veterans who have sacrificed for our country. Jamie’s driving forces are not only the amazing Veterans and families HFOT serves, but also interacting with those who believe in our mission of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives. Her goal is to provide an amazing donor experience—one meriting the continued support of our program. Jamie lives in Massachusetts with her family. She enjoys cooking, knitting and reading when she’s not talking about HFOT. Please contact her to learn more or share your thoughts. Feedback is very important as we strive for excellence.

Favorite Home Adaptation

The safe room aka/the closet in the primary bedroom. This closet not only provides pull down clothing bars for easy access, plus a charging station for prosthetics, it also has steel reinforced concrete walls and ceiling, with a door that is constructed to withstand an F5 tornado. In case of a weather-related emergency, our Veterans and their families can quickly lock themselves in and be safe. Based on the nature of the Veteran’s injury, sometimes fleeing a home in a time sensitive manner is not possible. This saferoom provides another layer of security and removes unnecessary stress.

Contact Jamie

Email: jcrossman@hfotusa.org
Phone: 508-967-9748

Lisa Kivel

West Coast; DMV area (Maryland, Virginia)

Territory: Mideast and West Coast (AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, HI, MD, MT, NM, NV, OR UT, VA, WA, WY)

About Lisa

Lisa has dedicated her career and volunteer efforts to supporting various non-profits with a passion for creating meaningful impact. Drawn to HFOT’s mission and values, Lisa joined HFOT in January of 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 is excited to continue collaborating with others in this vital work. Lisa lives in Massachusetts, with her family, and enjoys travel, captaining a boat on the ocean, skiing, gardening, cooking, reading and most importantly spending time with her family.

Favorite Home Adaptation

The complete concrete surround sidewalk provides seamless accessibility between indoor and outdoor spaces. This continuous pathway eliminates barriers, allowing for easy transitions from inside and out, enabling the Veteran to participate in activities around them fully. I love this design because it promotes inclusivity, allowing our Veterans to be fully present without facing mobility challenges. It fosters independence and ensures that outdoor spaces can be enjoyed as easily as indoor ones, making daily life more fluid and engaging for the Veteran and his/her family.

Contact Lisa

Email: lkivel@hfotusa.org
Phone: 508-967-9022

Suzanne Shaheen

Planned Giving Officer

Territory: Planned giving supporters throughout the United States

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, which is a key aspect of building relationships nationwide. Suzanne lives in the beautiful Pinehurst area of North Carolina. In her free time, she likes to vacation with her family, workout each morning, meet new people, explore new restaurants, read an enjoyable book, watch Boston sports, and spend time with her husband.

Favorite Home Adaptation

The introspective concept of the HFOT home offers Veterans and their families the opportunity to begin the process of healing and rebuilding their lives. An HFOT home provides a sense of peace and comfort and helps in the journey of moving forward. It is not just one adaptation within the home—all adaptations create a viable future for our Veterans and their families.

Contact Suzanne

Email: sshaheen@hfotusa.org
Phone: 508-967-9041

Dianne Travers

Philanthropy Advisor

Territory: South Coast and the Carolinas (AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TX)

About Dianne

Dianne has been supporting HFOT since 2008 and started as an Independent Fundraiser. She has held several positions at HFOT so has a wide range of knowledge and the ability to answer any questions our donors may have. Dianne is not just an employee, she lives the HFOT mission every day. Anyone who knows Dianne is well-acquainted with the HFOT mission. Dianne lives in South Caroline with her husband and enjoys the beach and being creative with crafts.

Favorite Home Adaption: The roll-in shower allows our home recipients to remain safe without worrying about falling and being injured. This relieves stress from the Veterans and their caregiver, giving them all an additional sense of security and relaxation in their forever home.

Contact Dianne

Email: dtravers@hfotusa.org
Phone: 774-361-4608