Lori Martin

Lori Martin is a lifelong environmentalist with a passion for sustainability, particularly through reuse and community-driven solutions. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Haven’s Harvest, an environmental organization dedicated to food recovery and redistribution.

As a community organizer, Lori believes deeply in the power of individual empowerment and collective action to create meaningful change. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with concentrations in Women’s Studies and Sociology, as well as a Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate. Recently, she earned a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of New Haven’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute, enhancing her expertise in organizational development and community impact.

In addition to her work with Haven’s Harvest, Lori serves on the Board of Directors of EcoWorks, a creative reuse center in North Haven. Lori enjoys gardening, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, and spending time with her four adult children & friends. She loves living in New Haven, a vibrant and diverse city filled with environmental justice communities committed to creating a sustainable and equitable future.