THE BOARD

John Doherty
Founder and Chairman

After a 30 year legacy with the Waldorf-Astoria, John grew a keen desire to focus on quality ingredients sourced from local purveyors, and opened BLACKBARN Restaurant in New York City in 2015. Although preparing meals for Presidents and Dignitaries was inspiring, Doherty responded to a higher calling with a desire to feed those in need. Doherty founded Heavenly HARVST Foundation in 2015 and is determined to make a positive impact on global hunger.

“After twenty-three years as a Chef, enjoying the thrill of preparing elaborate meals for Presidents, dignitaries and celebrities at lavish events, the time has come to follow a greater passion…feeding those in need.”

E-mail: [email protected]

Kevin J. Casey
President

Kevin Casey is the Managing Principal of Patusan Millennium Group, LLC, a closely held private equity firm founded in 1998, which specializes in investment structuring, capital sourcing, and asset development across a variety of investments in real estate and early-stage operating companies. His real estate expertise consists of pre-development entitlements, project oversight, and asset management. Kevin has also served as a Special Advisor to the Board of Directors for multiple companies and has been a director of several non-profit boards throughout his career.

E-mail: [email protected]

Jenna Elliott
Secretary

Following a successful career in fashion, Jenna has found a renewed sense of purpose through her work with the Heavenly HARVST Foundation. As the daughter of a Chef, Jenna has always understood the importance of meal time and has a deep appreciation for the pride that comes with putting high-quality, nutritious food on the table. Her desire to give back was only strengthened as she started her own family. Jenna is thrilled to be able to work alongside her father, Chef John Doherty, to fulfill the Heavenly HARVST mission and has served as the Executive Director for HHF since its founding, connecting the organization with the food banks and programs it serves.

E-mail: [email protected]

Ty James
Treasurer

Ty is the President and co-founder of 1095 Capital, a family office for an ultra-wealthy family with over $2B AUM overseeing their financial transactions, real estate matters, and tax consulting. Over his real estate career, Ty served as a Portfolio Controller for Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT), a publicly traded REIT with annual revenues exceeding $600 million and served as a Controller at a real estate private equity firm with acquisitions exceeding $100 million within a 12-month timespan.

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Sean Brady
Director

An accomplished Insurance & Risk Management Professional with a robust background in Finance and Reinsurance, Mr. Brady leads a dedicated team of 20 professionals at Brady Risk, now a division of HUB International. Specializing in Risk Management Services, Brady Risk caters to some of the largest employers in the US across various sectors.

Mr. Brady is deeply passionate about aviation, boating, skiing, and ensuring client success. Known for its innovative approach and proprietary analytics, Brady Risk continues to maintain its entrepreneurial spirit under HUB International, leveraging the resources of a $4 billion company to deliver exceptional solutions.

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Cassandra Seidenfeld

Cassandra Seidenfeld is a producer. actress and Global Real Estate Advisor with the Corcoran Group, specializing in luxury properties across New York. An active philanthropist, she holds leadership roles with several nonprofit organizations, including the Adire Venture Holding Group and the Brain Fitness Foundation. She has been recognized for her humanitarian work, particularly in combating human trafficking, with the Women4Empowerment Gold Medal of Honor.

Helen D. (Heidi) Reavis

Helen D. (Heidi) Reavis is an attorney and the Managing Partner of Reavis Page Jump LLP, headquartered in New York with affiliated attorneys nationally and in Europe. Ms. Reavis’ law practice focuses largely on employment and labor matters, intellectual property and media, business negotiation, alternative dispute resolution and litigation. Along with her law firm’s cause advocacy, Ms. Reavis and her husband, Steven M. Engel, Esq., have expertise in the use of media to highlight legal and human rights issues. They have produced or executive produced hundreds of hours of television programming and streaming on law-related subjects as well as numerous award-winning feature length documentaries prompting legal or legislative change, including A Walk to Beautiful (Emmy Award), Missing in Brooks County (Peabody Award), and most recently Loud Enough—Surviving Justice. www.rpjlaw.com

Diane Briskin

Diane Briskin is the founder of Misfit Toys Communications, a creative-first, senior-powered PR collective built for brands that want ideas as bold as their ambitions. After nearly two decades leading the thriving Lifestyle & Hospitality practice at DKC—where she grew six employees and ten accounts into a multi-million-dollar division of 40 publicists and more than 75 clients—Diane launched Misfit Toys in 2019 to get back to what she loves most: the work, the ideas, and the clients

At Misfit Toys, Diane has assembled a nationwide network of seasoned publicists spanning Florida, Washington D.C., Chicago, California, New York, and beyond. The team brings deep category expertise across travel and hospitality, food and beverage, beauty, wellness, consumer lifestyle, and real estate—paired with a signature creative approach that blends culture, storytelling, and results-driven strategy.

A connector by nature and a creative by instinct, Diane is known for her ability to spot white-space opportunities, build campaigns that earn attention, and cultivate the kind of client relationships that feel more like partnerships. From boutique hotels and global hospitality brands to emerging consumer concepts and established icons, Diane continues to help brands break through in unexpected, effective, and joyfully unconventional ways.

Jennifer Doherty

Being raised by a Restaurateur and then marrying a Chef, Jennifer’s life has always been influenced by food and feeding people. Jennifer went on to work in hospitality, in sales roles for various hotels and eventually realized her dream of living in NYC with an opportunity at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Jennifer eventually accepted a roll as Managing Director for AKA Residences in NYC and held that position for 11 years before pausing her career to care for her three children. Jennifer is a certified Health Coach and is a passionate supporter of Heavenly HARVST’s goal of ending hunger in the world with healthy meals.

E-mail: [email protected]

Karen Ballou

Karen Ballou is the Founder and CEO of Immunocologie Skincare and a Partner at Lucas Brand Equity, where she builds, scales, and advises purpose-driven wellness and beauty brands. A seasoned entrepreneur, brand strategist, and ME(master esthetician). Karen has over three decades of experience leading companies across skincare, spa, and personal care sectors. She founded Immunocologie following her recovery from Hodgkin’s lymphoma, channeling her expertise into creating a science-backed, results-driven skincare brand rooted in mineral and vitamin innovation. Known for her strategic vision and marketing acumen, Karen continues to drive growth, sustainability, and global brand impact in the evolving beauty and wellness industries.

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Erin Hayes

Erin is an urban planner and design specialist with a background in nonprofit work. At Storefront for Community Design, she contributed to the Jackson Ward Community Plan, helping the organization earn the AIA Architecture Medal for Virginia Service. She has improved community spaces and advanced social equity through collaborations with the Capital Region Land Conservancy, VCU Arts, and Richmond Connects. At BLACKBARN, she applies her design expertise to creative, mission-driven projects. Recognizing the link between equitable design and access to nutritious food, Erin works with Heavenly HARVST to address global hunger.

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Jadelyn Ho

Jadelyn Ho is currently a Director of Events at BLACKBARN restaurant based in the Flatiron neighborhoods of New York City. She brings her experience from her prior roles managing venues in New York hospitality. Her background in hospitality has honed her skills in organization, customer service, and leadership. Currently, she dedicates her expertise to nonprofit initiatives, contributing to the community with innovative and strategic event planning.

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Jamie O’Sullivan

Jamie is currently a HNW Tailored Lending Specialist at Royal Bank of Canada in their US Wealth Management Division. Previously she worked as a Director at Credit Suisse where she was focused on structured lending transactions, as well as corporate deposit product sales within the Investment Bank. Prior to this, she worked on as part of the Global Product Solutions, Banking & Lending team within the Private Bank at Credit Suisse. Jamie currently serves as part of the Heavenly HARVST Advisory Board and previously served on the Leadership Council for The Family Center for several years.

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