Staff

Cele Garrett

Executive Director

Prior to joining AHA, Cele provided marketing/fundraising copy writing, project management, and media outreach on a freelance basis for both not-for-profit and for-profit clients. Projects include writing a chapter in the book Secrets of Successful Fund Raising, managing a series of workshops geared to science and health journalists, and writing on-air television scripts and national direct mail campaigns. She brings extensive volunteer experience for local nonprofits and causes. Cele spent ten years at the national office of the Public Broadcasting Service, where her work included in-kind fundraising, project management, development training, and member relations.

Tegan Cohen

Operations and Member Services Manager

Tegan is the Operations and Member Services Manager for AHA. She attended Sweet Briar College and The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts in Washington D.C. She is pursuing an acting career in the Washington D.C. metro area, which occupies her evenings and weekends. Tegan has recently worked in retail and property management, where she developed her sharp customer service skills.

Veronica Ferris

Marketing & Membership Manager

Veronica works with AHA’s Executive Director on marketing and membership-related activities and assists with volunteer coordination. She also provides programmatic support to Iona Senior Services’ Age Well/Live Well program. She is passionate about community service and is an alumna of both Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. She enjoys being with friends and family, spending time in nature, and traveling.