Chris Cameron

Executive Director

ccameron@handsonneworleans.org

Chris Cameron joined HandsOn New Orleans in 2012 as Executive Director. Combining core strengths in senior leadership, significant revenue generation, strategic planning and team and program development, Chris has transformed the organization. HandsOn completes 60+ community service projects each year by recruiting 5,000+ volunteers to serve low income residents. In this position, he has the privilege to work with community organizers, civic and corporate leaders as well as elected officials to address root causes of social injustice and postive pathways to vibrant neighborhoods.

He currently serves as an Affiliate Assembly member for the Points of Light Global Network and served as a Board Member on the state-wide Louisiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (LAVOAD).

Prior to joining the organization, Chris spent 19 years in higher education student affairs administration at Loyola University New Orleans and Dillard University in roles ranging from Greek Life advisor, director of student activities and co-curricular programs and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs.

Chris received his B.A. in international relations and foreign affairs from the University of Virginia, and his Master of Education from University of South Carolina.

ELlie Duff director of operations

eduff@handsonneworleans.org

Ellie returned to HandsOn New Orleans in May 2025 after a succeful tenure as the former Operations Manager and then Executive Director of Culture Aid NOLA provide no barrier food security resources. She previsously served as an AmeriCorps VISTA from 2021-2021.

Ellie is passionate about social change and role volunteerism plays in making a difference in our community.

She currently serves as the Vice President of Student Relations for the World Experience Scholarhip that awards $20.000 annually to deserving students. She is in very active in the Rotary Club of New Orleans Riverbend and former member of District Rotex.

Ellie received her B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Webest University.

Kristin Hartlage

Assistant Director of Programs

khartlage@handsonneworleans.org

Kristin graduated Endicott College with a BFA in graphic design and studio art. After graduation they moved down to New Orleans in 2018 and started their construction journey at SBP as an Americorps member.  Next, they continued on to Habitat for Humanity building new houses for the community. After Hurricane Ida they switched gears and helped with the disaster recovery efforts for two years, before starting a queer handy person business with a friend to help local queers do home repairs and renovations. Kristin now joins Hands On as the Assistant Director of Programs, and is excited to continue to serve the community. Outside of work Kristin enjoys playing sports, painting, and walking the bayou.