Meet the ATA staff

Michael Malusevic, Executive Director

Michael holds a B.S. in Accounting from Portland State University. He oversees all staff and program related areas at ATA, and works closely with the Board of Directors to help maintain ATA's focus on finding a cure for tinnitus through the development of resources that advance tinnitus research. Since 2004 Mike has been keeping ATA in legal compliance, guiding staff and providing financial expertise for the organization. Before joining ATA, Mike was the accountant for the nonprofit Portland Rose Festival Association in Portland, Oregon.


I enjoy collaborating with our staff, board of directors, researchers, and donors as we move forward toward achieving ATA's mission of curing tinnitus. mike@ata.org
 

Daniel Born, Director of Research & Special Projects

Dan joined ATA in 2007 with 10 years of project and team management experience and has a B.A. in Journalism from the State University of New York at Old Westbury. He manages ATA's acclaimed research grant reward program, supports ATA's ultra talented 17-member multidisciplinary Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and is the staff liaison for the organization's Research and Web committees. He is responsible for the creation of new content and maintenance of ATA's continually improving website and assists with increasing awareness of tinnitus and marketing and outreach efforts. Dan also manages the popular online ATA Store, adding, testing and developing new products for ATA members and the global tinnitus community. He experiences tinnitus and is personally dedicated to helping those afflicted with the condition. If you have questions or want to learn more about ATA or tinnitus contact him at daniel@ata.org.

The future depends on what we do in the present. ~Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
 

Jennifer Born, Director of Public Affairs

Jenn holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Hofstra University in New York. She joined the staff of ATA in 2006 and since then has headed the organization's efforts to persuade members of Congress and other policymakers to increase public funding for tinnitus research. She coordinates ATA's Action Alliance, a grassroots movement that enlists supporters to help raise money and tinnitus awareness. In concert with ATA's Board of Directors, she conducts outreach to national and global media outlets to raise awareness and garner support for ATA's mission to cure tinnitus. Additionally, Jenn is the editor of ATA's publication, Tinnitus Today. She has been published in several industry-specific publications including ADVANCE for Audiologists and CEC eContact and has written the tinnitus article appearing in the The Veterans Independent Budget for the past four years. She enjoys hiking, camping and traveling the world with her husband Ken, as well as spending time with their Golden Retriever, Beau and their cat, Junior.

Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice, lying and greed. If people all over the world would do this, it would change the earth. ~William Faulkner  jennifer@ata.org
 

Wes Breazeale, Development Director

Wes joined the ATA team in the summer of 2009 and is in charge of all fundraising efforts by ATA. This includes major gifts, corporate membership, ATA's Legacy Society, and general support mailings for ATA. Wes is also in charge of special fundraising projects that ATA holds on occasion, including the Jack Vernon Walk to Silence Tinnitus and our ATA auction. Working with individual donors, foundations, and corporations, Wes focuses on raising funds for tinnitus research and support. Prior to joining ATA, Wes was the Director of Donor Relations with The Nature Conservancy in Oregon. He has also worked in development for the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body – nourishment and refreshment. ~William Penn  wes@ata.org
 

Dan Burbach, Fulfillment Coordinator

Dan joined ATA in January 2009 and is in charge of ATA mailings, product shipments, and data entry. He works to make the distribution function of ATA fluid and continually flexible. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2005 with a double-major in Political Science and Art, Dan spent a year and a half working with AmeriCorps via Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans and Biloxi, Mississippi. His experiences in college led him towards a path in the nonprofit world and have given him a strong drive to give back to the community. When not working, he is out exploring his community, traveling, reading and enjoying time with friends and family.

Being surrounded by people who are affected with what you are trying to solve has always been a reminder to me, be that housing or tinnitus, that we are all connected and rely on each other more than we realize.  dan@ata.org
 

Katie Fuller, Director of Support

Katie is a graduate from Oregon State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. She joined the ATA staff in 2005 and manages ATA's Support Network and various membership programs. She also works closely with the development team by identifying and researching potential major donors who will help ATA reach our fundraising goals, and manages fundraising mailings. She enjoys bowling, tennis, volleyball, "attempting" to golf and spending time with her husband, daughter, family, friends and dogs, Dolly (shown) and Bruno.
 

I enjoy working for an organization that is driven by energy and passion for its cause. katie@ata.org

Sarah McCarthy, Receptionist

Sarah is a graduate from the State University of New York at Brockport, with a bachelor's degree in Art and Women's Studies. She joins ATA from a non-profit background. Her hobbies include printmaking and bookbinding. When she is not volunteering around town you can find her trying to fit in at least 7 fruit and vegetable servings a day at one of the local Portland food carts. sarah@ata.org