Meet Our Team

The People Behind AHF

Our dedicated team and volunteer community work together to create a space where job seekers find structure, dignity, connection, and hope throughout the month.

27 core team members

Core Team

Volunteer leaders who sustain AHF programs, chapters, technology, operations, and community connection.

Danesh (Danny) Kateli

AHF Leadership

Danesh (Danny) Kateli

Founder

Danesh founded AHF with a vision to create structured, dignified support for job seekers. Drawing from personal experience and inspired by community-driven recovery programs, he built AHF as a ritual-driven space where accountability and hope thrive.

Rahul Khadse

Technology & Digital Strategy

Rahul Khadse

Senior Director of Engineering and Digital Strategy

Rahul leads our digital initiatives and engineering efforts, ensuring AHF's technology infrastructure supports our growing community. He also serves as a session host and cohost, helping facilitate meaningful discussions and keep sessions welcoming.

Jimmy Mullick

Charlotte Chapter & Communications

Jimmy Mullick

AHF LinkedIn Group Page Manager / Session Recorder / AHF Promoter / Charlotte Chapter Director

Jimmy helps capture the heart of AHF sessions by managing recordings and preserving key moments. He also promotes AHF and supports community growth through the Charlotte chapter and LinkedIn group.

Patricia Heffner

Content & Communications

Patricia Heffner

Content Creator

Patricia creates content that helps AHF communicate its mission, highlight community resources, and celebrate member progress.

Dawn Jones

Dallas Chapter

Dawn Jones

Dallas Chapter Director

Dawn leads the Dallas chapter of AHF with energy and dedication, organizing local gatherings that foster connection and support across the DFW community.

Mark Felipe

Washington, DC Chapter

Mark Felipe

DC Chapter Director

Mark leads the DC Area chapter of AHF, organizing events and coffee meetups that bring together job seekers across Washington, Baltimore, and Richmond.

Adam Trawick

Friday Flagship Session

Adam Trawick

Session Host

Adam helps host AHF sessions, welcomes participants, and supports clear, engaging conversations for the community.

Alice Carrillo

Community Operations

Alice Carrillo

Teams Community Manager

Alice is dedicated to welcoming members and strengthening the AHF community through thoughtful engagement and day-to-day community support.

Cale Corbett

Operations & Learning Strategy

Cale Corbett

Director of Operations, Growth, and Learning & Development

Cale leads AHF’s operations, growth, and learning and development efforts. He strengthens internal systems, supports sustainable expansion, and develops practical learning programs that help members build skills, confidence, and momentum in their job search.

Friday Flagship Session

Carlo Riley

Session Host / Co-Host

Carlo supports AHF sessions as a host and co-host, helping participants feel welcomed and keeping conversations focused and supportive.

Career Strategy & Support

Debbie Godsen DePalma

Career Strategy & Support Coach

Debbie leads career strategy and support sessions, helping members approach their next chapter with practical guidance, structure, and encouragement.

Emotional Intelligence

Edythe Richards

Emotional Intelligence Coach

Edythe leads emotional intelligence programming focused on well-being, self-awareness, and stronger communication during career transition.

Himanshu Bharadwaj

Communications

Himanshu Bharadwaj

Social Media

Himanshu supports AHF’s social media presence, helping the organization share community updates, resources, and encouraging stories.

Jake Orofino

Boston Chapter

Jake Orofino

Boston Chapter Director

Jake leads the Boston chapter of AHF, organizing events and coffee meetups that foster community and connection while welcoming new members.

John Fedoryn

Chicago Chapter

John Fedoryn

Chicago Chapter Director

John leads the Chicago chapter of AHF, organizing gatherings that foster connection, encouragement, and support for local job seekers.

Faith Driven Job Search

Jonathan Donahue

Faith Based Job Search Coach

Jonathan leads Faith Driven Job Search sessions, offering values-centered encouragement and practical support for members navigating career transition.

Kyrah Daniels

Atlanta Chapter

Kyrah Daniels

Atlanta Chapter Director

Kyrah serves as Atlanta Chapter Director, helping create welcoming local events and opportunities for meaningful community connection.

Lu Tandazo

Thrive Thursday’s

Lu Tandazo

Mindset Training Coach

Lu leads Thrive Thursday’s mindset training, helping members build resilience, confidence, and momentum throughout their career journey.

Menno Wickey

Phoenix Chapter

Menno Wickey

Phoenix Chapter Director

Menno leads AHF’s Phoenix chapter, building local opportunities for connection, accountability, and career support.

Pralhad Argade

Social Media

Pralhad Argade

Primary IG / ALT-X Manager; Primary Instagram Manager

Pralhad manages AHF’s Instagram and ALT-X presence, sharing highlights and uplifting moments that bring the spirit of the community to life online.

Riley Jowers

Communications

Riley Jowers

AHF LinkedIn Post Manager

Riley brings consistency and heart to AHF’s LinkedIn presence, celebrating milestones, spotlighting speakers, and keeping the community engaged.

Roslyn Prewitt

Program Delivery

Roslyn Prewitt

Project Manager

Roslyn supports AHF project delivery, helping organize work, coordinate priorities, and move community initiatives forward.

Sam Tang

Financial Literacy 101

Sam Tang

Financial Literacy Coach

Sam leads Financial Literacy 101, providing practical education that helps members make more informed financial decisions during career transition.

Tejaswi Erattu

Technology Operations

Tejaswi Erattu

Tech Manager

Tejaswi supports AHF’s technology operations, helping maintain the digital tools and systems that keep programs running smoothly.

Digital Content

Vishnu Sarda

Digital Content Creator

Vishnu creates digital content that helps AHF share useful information, community updates, and career-support resources.

Crystal Jones

Program Leadership

Crystal Jones

Senior Project Manager / Board President, Ignite Arts & STEM

Crystal contributes senior project leadership and community-focused experience to support AHF programs and collaborative initiatives.

Joseph Wheeler

Product Management

Joseph Wheeler

Product Management Lead

Joseph leads product management efforts, helping shape clear priorities and member-centered improvements across AHF’s digital experience.

Join Our Mission

Volunteer With AHF

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our volunteer team and help create transformative experiences for job seekers in our community.

Friday Moderator

Lead our weekly sessions with empathy and structure

2-4 hours/month

Resume Coach

Help members craft compelling resumes and applications

3-5 hours/month

Workshop Leader

Share your expertise through member workshops

2-3 hours/month

Chapter Organizer

Start and lead local AHF chapters in your city

5-8 hours/month

Building Community Together

Our team and volunteers work hand-in-hand to create something special—a place where job seekers don't just find resources, but discover a community that believes in their potential.

3000+

Community Members

100+

Community Sessions

30+

Active Volunteers

400+

Members Landed Jobs

Career outcomes supported by AHF

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