A Hand from Above is a team of individuals dedicated to helping those affected by disasters. Our mission is to provide immediate assistance and long-term support to communities. Through our team of dedicated volunteers and generous donors, we make a difference by utilizing our resources and connecting them to those that are in search of a specific need. Whether it's rescue, relief or rebuild efforts and operations, we have the connection you need to make it happen. Our organization was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a helping hand during their darkest hours. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and efficiency in all our relief efforts. Join us in our mission to bring hope and healing to those facing adversity.
OUR Story
meet the team
heather Kamasa
Heather is a devoted mother and wife, whose passion for leadership shines through her extensive charitable work. With over 25 years of experience running charities, she has dedicated her life to helping others, including her role as Chairman of Helping Hands, where she has created homes for the homeless. As a past president of the Apartment Angels Non-profit, Heather has empowered and supported families so that they could regain stability, and her hands-on work with Habitat for Humanity showcases her commitment to building a better community. From hosting holiday parties for inner-city kids in New Jersey, to rebuilding homes for friends in need, Heather's selflessness and dedication make a lasting impact on those around her.
As hurricane Helen struck and caused life long impacts on the lives of those living in the affected areas, she knew she had to get to work and utilize her resources. She's connected one person with another being a
conduit for those in search for a specific needs and by doing so she has formulated an incredible web of collaboration and resource mobilization. This non-profit is the result of that web now becoming that link anyone affected by disaster can rely on to help guide them and connect them to exactly what they need.
Lisa Campbell is a dedicated mother and passionate aviator who embarked on her journey in aviation alongside her son through the Civil Air Patrol. In 2008, she founded Air Mods Flight Training Center, where she has inspired countless aspiring pilots. As the Previous chairman of the Flight School Association of North America and member of the Aviation Regulatory Congressional Advisory Panel, Lisa is committed to advancing the aviation industry. Together with her husband, Dave Mathiesen, she directs a general aviation maintenance facility and volunteers for Operation Airdrop, a vital initiative that delivers essential supplies to disaster-stricken areas, ensuring that help reaches those in urgent need. In the past, her daughter Ilissa has coordinated donations at the flight school for hurricane sandy helping to assist those that were affected by the devastation that hurricane left. Lisa and her family are inspiring to the community as their efforts create real change as they volunteer their
Lisa campbell
time and resources to helping those facing devastation. Following the disaster of hurricane Helen, Lisa and her family got to work as they have flown in countless supply drops to the disaster stricken areas.
Angie riley cramp
Angie Riley Cramp has over 20 years of experience in the multifamily housing industry, specializing in marketing, training, and branding. As Director of Brand Engagement at Berger Communities, she focuses on creating strong connections between customers and the brand. With a passion for enhancing the renting experience, Angie is dedicated to simplifying the process through innovative marketing strategies that build strong, recognizable brands in the competitive property management landscape. In a world often clouded by negativity, anger, materialism, and the filtered lives we see on social media, kindness is more important than ever. Be the light that reminds others there is still hope, community, faith, and generosity around us. As a society, we rise and fall together. Angie supports the mission of A Hand From Above because she believes in the power of stepping up for others in times of crisis. She hopes that if her family or community ever face a disaster, others will offer support—just as she strives to do for those in need. This belief is rooted in her commitment to the Golden Rule: treat others as you would want to be treated. As Herman Melville said, "We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men."