Staff Directory

Jessica is responsible for ACHA’s annual appeal, grant research and grant writing, donation and acknowledgement processing, and supporting fundraising volunteers.

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.  

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.

Terri manages ACHA’s website, social media, printed materials, and other communications to ACHA members, the CHD community, and the general public.

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.

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.