Harvest CDC leadership mentoring youth in a Delaware community center

The People Behind the Work

Leadership & Staff

Harvest CDC is powered by educators, counselors, mentors, and organizers rooted in Delaware's urban neighborhoods — investing in the youth and families we serve every day.

Executive Team

Executive leadership

Dr. Raymond Williams

Dr. Raymond Williams

Executive Director & Founder

Leads the organization's vision and strategy — over two decades of building housing, education, and opportunity pathways for Delaware families.

Letitia Williams

Letitia Williams

Deputy Director

Oversees program design and delivery across housing counseling, workforce development, and community engagement teams.

Thompson Smith

Thompson Smith

Chief of Staff & Operations

Directs operations, partnerships, and organizational strategy — ensuring every initiative aligns with Harvest CDC's mission.

Program Directors

Program & department leads

Mary Phillips

Mary Phillips

Director of Education

Leads day-to-day academic operations at Harvest Christian Academy, serving 200+ students annually in college and career readiness.

Dr Lechell Dennis

Dr Lechell Dennis

Director, Housing & Family Stability

Guides first-time homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and housing counseling for families across Delaware.

Andrea Perkins

Andrea Perkins

Administrative Assistant

Ginger Christensen

Ginger Christensen

Director, Youth & Mentoring

Oversees after-school programming, mentoring, and violence prevention initiatives serving LMI youth in urban neighborhoods.

VG

Victoria Gonabe

Community & Advocacy

Leads food distribution, outreach events, and neighborhood advocacy — connecting Harvest CDC with community partners.

Robert Ingram

Robert Ingram

Reentry & Adult Education Director

Delivers GED preparation, life coaching, and reentry services helping adults rebuild pathways to work and stability.

Governance

Board of Directors

BC

Board Chair

Chair, Board of Directors

Provides governance leadership and long-term stewardship of Harvest CDC's mission and community commitments.

VC

Board Vice Chair

Vice Chair

Supports governance, strategic planning, and partnerships across Delaware's civic and philanthropic sectors.

BT

Board Treasurer

Treasurer

Oversees financial stewardship, audits, and long-range fiscal planning to sustain program impact.

BS

Board Secretary

Secretary

Maintains organizational records, board governance, and coordinates policy adoption for the organization.

Want to join the team or nominate a board member?

We're always looking for people who share our commitment to Delaware's communities.

careers@harvestcdc.org