Staff

Kate Keller is the President of The Harvest Foundation, located in Martinsville, VA. Kate joined the Foundation in July 2020 after serving as the Vice President for Strategy and Policy for Interact for Health, a regional health-focused foundation serving Greater Cincinnati.

During her more than twenty-year tenure at Interact for Health, she implemented several initiatives totaling over $22 million. She brought school-based health centers to the region, opening 24 SBHCs by 2012. Kate was one of the region’s leading Affordable Care Act and healthcare experts speaking to businesses and community groups about the effects of the law. She developed and lead Interact’s policy efforts, including the Medicaid expansion analysis that assisted advocates in expanding Medicaid in Ohio.

Kate is a member of the 39th class of Leadership Cincinnati. She was named 40 under 40 in 2010 by the Cincinnati Business Courier and received the 2012 National Outstanding Achievement Award from the School-Based Health Alliance. In 2012, Kate was named as a Terrance Keenan Emerging Leader Fellow from Grantmakers in Health.

Additionally, Kate serves on the board of Sovah Health, and previously on the boards of Springer School, Philanthropy Ohio, Tri-State Veteran’s Community Alliance, and School-Based Health Alliance.

Kate holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Eastern Michigan University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Cincinnati.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 120

F. DeWitt House, Jr.

Vice President, Community Investments

DeWitt brings over 30 years of experience to the Foundation in the field of education, having formerly served as teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and most recently as the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction for the Henry County Public School system. DeWitt is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and received his master’s degree in education from Radford University in 1989. He enjoys reading, playing golf, and is a passionate and die-hard Boston Red Sox fan. DeWitt resides in Henry County with his son, Evan.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 114

India Brown

Program Officer

In her role as a Program Officer at the Harvest Foundation, India leads the Foundation’s initiatives in nonprofit capacity building and community engagement. Additionally, she assumes the role of Senior Advisor for the Harvest Youth Board.

India’s philanthropic journey is enriched by her background in the nonprofit and education sectors, including her prior work at the United Way of Henry County and Martinsville, the Virginia College Advising Corps (formerly UVA College Guide Program), and her contributions to the Henry County Public Schools.

India earned her degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Virginia, which has provided her with a solid foundation for effective communication and collaboration.

Beyond her professional commitments, India actively contributes to her community by serving on the Patrick County Education Foundation and being a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

India calls Henry County home, alongside her husband Matthew and their daughter Grace, where they share their lives with their Bernedoodle, Rolo.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 112

Dr. Sandy Strayer

Program Officer

Dr. Strayer comes to Harvest from a 30-plus career in education at Henry County Schools, Virginia. She has nearly two decades of experience working with Harvest as a grantee, engaged in professional development initiatives and other programs to grow K-12 education in our community.

She received her undergraduate degree and doctorate from Radford University and her master’s degree from George Mason University, with other degrees and endorsements from Longwood University and the University of Virginia.

Sandy and her husband, Seth, enjoy spending quality time with family.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 137

Georgia Compton

Senior Finance and Administration Officer

Georgia is responsible for general accounting, financial reporting and analysis, grant financial management, benefits and human resource management.

Georgia brings over 20 years of experience in financial management. A lifelong resident of Martinsville-Henry County, she is a 1984 graduate of Patrick Henry Community College and a 1992 graduate of Averett College, where she graduated cum laude with her B.S. in Accounting.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 111

HEATHER dISHMON

Grants and Systems Administrator

Heather serves as the Grants and Systems Administrator at Harvest, directing the grantmaking lifecycle and driving process innovation in all system operations.

A local native, Heather graduated from Magna Vista High School in 2004 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Emory and Henry College in 2008. Her background in business management, combined with her strong personal connection to the region, brings strategic efficiency and community dedication to her work.

In her role, Heather modernizes digital infrastructure as the primary system administrator for internal platforms like Smart Simple, Jotform, and Pass GO, while serving as the internal IT liaison. By streamlining administrative workflows, Heather ensures the Foundation’s systems effectively support its mission to foster a healthy, prosperous, and vibrant Martinsville-Henry County.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 110

Kim Harris

Executive Assistant

Kim’s responsibilities with the Foundation consist of primary administrative support to the President and the Board of Directors to ensure efficient logistical and program support for the operations of the Foundation. She brings several years of experience in administrative support to this position.

A lifelong resident of Patrick County, Kim is a graduate of Patrick & Henry Community College.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 113

Latala Hodges

Senior Communications and Operating Officer

Latala is responsible for shaping and executing the Foundation’s communication strategy, brand management, public relations, and internal operations. While writing is her passion, she enjoys learning new skills like videography, photography, and data storytelling to elevate her work.

Latala was raised in Axton, Virginia, and is a proud product of Martinsville City Public Schools, where she graduated in 2004 from Martinsville High School. She went on to attend Patrick & Henry Community College for two years before transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a degree in journalism in 2009.

After working for six years as a journalist, she made the switch to public relations in 2013. She is a freelance writer in her spare time. She lives in Martinsville with her daughter, Elliott, her husband, Ryan, and three beloved fur babies. Latala also loves volunteering, reading, watching movies and television, and traveling.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 118

Clayton Campbell

Director of Evaluation and Policy

Clayton joined Harvest in August 2025. He leads efforts to strengthen organizational learning, build effective data systems, and advance policy strategies that support community-led progress across Martinsville-Henry County.

With more than a decade of global experience in evaluation, data systems, and learning design, Clayton has worked with organizations funded by USAID, DFAT, and major foundations. His work has spanned early childhood education, financial inclusion, digital learning, and inclusive economic development, with hands-on experience across Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands.

Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, Clayton holds advanced degrees in Data Science (University of Navarre, Spain) and Marketing (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland), along with a bachelor’s degree in International Economics and Development (University of Ottawa, Canada). He lives in Martinsville with his wife and two children.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 116

Ryan Hambley

Accounting and Office Associate

Ryan is the first face you see as a visitor to The Harvest Foundation. As Accounting and Office Associate, Ryan works closely with the Senior Finance and Administration Officer on accounts payable and data entry. He also handles all reception duties, including answering the phone, greeting visitors, and keeping the lobby running smoothly and professionally.

Ryan brings experience from the education, clinical administration, and nonprofit fields, giving him a well-rounded perspective on serving people and supporting the work behind the scenes.

Outside the office, you’ll find him traveling, cheering on his favorites in competition reality shows, or racing the clock in an escape room. In fact, Ryan hopes to be the very first participant in Martinsville-Henry County’s first escape room, if and whenever that day comes.

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Phone: (276) 632-3329 ext. 117