06/13/2026
Congrats, Debbie!!
EXCITING NEWS! We are thrilled to finally announce that Debbie Espinosa has been selected as our new president and CEO! Her first official day with us will be August 31.
Debbie joins us from FIND Food Bank, a fellow Feeding America network food bank serving Californiaโs Greater Palm Springs desert region, where she served as President and CEO since 2018.
She is a seasoned nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience, spanning local, regional, national and international organizations, which gives her a broad perspective on addressing complex community challenges through collaboration and innovation.
Debbie actually began her early days right here in Kansas City as an intern at Harvesters where she worked on leadership development through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. She graduated from Rockhurst University with bachelorโs degrees in Sociology and Comparative Religion, along with a minor in Nonprofit Management.
โI am honored to join Harvesters and return to a community that played such an important role in shaping my personal and professional journey,โ said Espinosa. โMany of the values that have guided my career in service, collaboration, and a commitment to helping others thrive were strengthened through the mentors, colleagues, and experiences I had in Kansas City. Over the years, I have admired Harvestersโ leadership, innovation, and commitment to serving people in need with dignity and compassion. I look forward to listening, learning, and working alongside the dedicated staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, donors, and community partners who make this organizationโs impact possible every day. Together, we will build on Harvestersโ strong foundation and continue to innovate food security systems to best serve our neighbors across our region.โ
Read more about Debbie here: www.harvesters.org/harvesters-names-new-president-and-ceo-2
