ACHA Leadership and Staff
ACHA staff plays a critical role in running the organization, developing and conducting programs and assuring that ACHA achieves its mission.
Staff liaise with ACHA members, the Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board as well as medical professionals, researchers, policy makers and people impacted by CHD around the world.
As ACHA President and CEO, Mark is responsible for ensuring that ACHA achieves its strategic objectives to forward our mission and vision and will oversee the overall management, direction and financial well-being of our organization. Before joining ACHA, Mark served in executive leadership positions for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and also has extensive experience directing marketing and public relations functions for major retail chains in the food industry. Mark is based in ACHA’s Baltimore/Washington office.
Beth oversees all financial aspects of ACHA, including the development of the annual budget and acting as liaison to the external auditors. Beth also directs much of ACHA's administrative functions, such as risk management and human resources.
Trisha provides financial and administrative support to ACHA’s program and development departments, as well as the National Congenital Heart Walk series. She is also responsible for the efficient functioning of office operations.
Jessica is responsible for ACHA’s annual appeal, grant research and grant writing, donation and acknowledgement processing, and supporting fundraising volunteers. Jessica also manages the ACHA Regional Development Leaders.
Emily will implement ACHA’s strategic vision in Southern California, developing and leading program and development initiatives while cultivating meaningful relationships with local patients, providers, corporate partners, advocates and donors.
Kristin will implement ACHA’s strategic vision in Texas, developing and leading program and development initiatives while cultivating meaningful relationships with local patients, providers, corporate partners, advocates and donors.
Eliza will implement ACHA’s strategic vision in Colorado, developing and leading program and development initiatives while cultivating meaningful relationships with local patients, providers, corporate partners, advocates and donors.
Bridget oversees the operations of the ACHA ACHD Accreditation Program as well as West Coast community outreach to help grow ACHA’s regional presence. She is based at ACHA’s Southern California office.
Danielle leads all programs within ACHA; key priorities include advocacy and policy, the ACHA ACHD Accreditation Program, patient/family services, professional services, education and general outreach.
Georgia oversees ACHA’s fundraising department and efforts, which include annual giving, major giving, planned giving, and corporate and medical program sponsorship. She is based at ACHA’s Atlanta office.
Emily is responsible for ACHA's website, social media and all electronic communications to ACHA members, the CHD community, and the general public.
Brooke will implement ACHA’s strategic vision in the Midwest, developing and leading program and development initiatives while cultivating meaningful relationships with local patients, providers, corporate partners, advocates and donors.
Paula manages the ACHA webinar series, regional conferences, the ACHA/ISACHD Clinic Directory, the Q&A handouts and other educational resources. She is based at ACHA’s Memphis office.
Samantha is part of the team that engages volunteers and organizes events nationwide – most notably, Walk for 1 in 100 – to raise much needed funds for the Adult Congenital Heart Association’s programs, research and outreach.
Terri oversees all of ACHA’s communications and marketing efforts to ACHA members, the CHD community, and the general public—specifically managing publications and awareness/public relations.
Misty is responsible for the Ambassador Program, connecting members to volunteer opportunities, and helping ACHA’s patient/family and professional members with various needs related to ACHD care. She is based at ACHA’s Nashville office.
Sarah leads the team that engages volunteers and organizes events nationwide – most notably, Walk for 1 in 100 – to raise much needed funds for the Adult Congenital Heart Association’s programs, research and outreach.