Our Leaders

Randi Shubin Dresner
President & Chief Executive Officer

Randi Shubin Dresner joined Island Harvest Food Bank in 2001 and serves as its president and CEO. She leads a team with a shared vision of a hunger-free Long Island.

Their work tackles real-life issues by investigating and addressing the root causes of poverty, hunger, and food insecurity, resulting in actionable, innovative programs that truly impact our community.

While the organization distributes and supports more than 17 million pounds to Long Island neighbors in need, they are determined to do more than distribute food. In alignment with this objective, Island Harvest Food Bank has formed robust advocacy efforts to advance its work, developed a Workforce Skills Development Institute, created a “Food as Medicine” Program working in collaboration with clinics/hospitals and manages an organic farm, greenhouse, and Giving Gardens across Long Island.

Before joining Island Harvest Food Bank, Randi enjoyed a successful career in various non-profit sector roles. She was a partner in a fundraising and development consulting firm. She made her mark at several organizations, including The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, The Viscardi Center, The Heckscher Museum of Art and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

Randi is a member of the Energeia Partnership, an ethical leadership academy of Molloy University, she was an adjunct faculty member at Long Island University and Molloy University for 25 years and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws from St. Joseph’s College in 2013. Randi Shubin Dresner is a lifelong resident of Long Island, NY.