Meet the ATA staff

Michael Malusevic, Executive Director

Mr. Malusevic holds a B.S. in Accounting from Portland State University. Since 2004 he has been keeping ATA in legal compliance, managing staff issues and making financial decisions when ATA's CEO was unavailable. He now officially assumes the position of Executive Director, overseeing all staff and program related issues affecting ATA. Before coming to 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 

Jennifer DuPriest, Associate Executive Director

Ms. DuPriest holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Originally from New York, she joined the staff of ATA in 2006 after relocating to Portland, Oregon. She currently heads the organization's efforts to persuade members of Congress and other policymakers to increase public funding for tinnitus research. Working with a number of veterans organizations, 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. She has authored several articles reflecting ATA's work that have appeared in 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 three years.

I love having the opportunity to have contact with congressional offices in pursuit of a cure for this debilitating condition. I truly value my interaction with people struggling with tinnitus and those who are advocating for a cure. They are living testimony to ATA's mission to silence tinnitus for good. jennifer@ata.org 

Daniel Born, Director of Research and Special Projects

Daniel joined ATA in Fall 2007 with over 10 years of project management and team leadership experience and holds a B.A. in journalism from State University of New York at Old Westbury. He manages ATA's research grant application reward process, supports ATA's 18-member multidisciplinary Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and is the staff liason to ATA's Research and Web committees. He is responsible for the creation of new content and maintenance of ATA's newly revised Web site.

One of the greatest sounds of them all – and to me it is a sound – is utter, complete silence. ~Andre Kostelanetz  daniel@ata.org 

Wes Breazeale, Development Director

The most recent addition to the ATA staff, starting in the summer of 2009, Wes is in charge of all major gift efforts for ATA. 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 the ATA mailings, product shipments, and data entry. He is working 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 has spent the past year and a half working with AmeriCorps via Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans and Biloxi, Mississippi. His experiences in college have led him towards a path in the non-profit 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, Executive and Development Associate

Katie joined the ATA staff in 2005. She manages special projects for our Executive Director and also researches and identifies potential major donors who will help ATA reach our fundraising goals. Katie is a graduate of Oregon State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, and loves rooting for the Beavers at football games. She loves swimming, tennis, attempting to golf and spending time with family and friends.

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

Lisa F. Hutton, Manager of Member Services

Lisa has been with ATA since 2000. She currently manages ATA’s member services, providing callers and e-mail contacts with vital information on tinnitus, locating health professionals and support resources. She also coordinates ATA's Professional Membership Program and the Support Network. Lisa graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and child development. She has provided child care services Santa Barbara, Calif., and taught pre-school. Lisa enjoys gardening, watching movies with her husband, traveling and visiting with family.

I enjoy helping people from all over the United States live effectively with their tinnitus. lisa@ata.org

Nina Rogozen, Tinnitus Today Editor

Nina joined ATA in 2007. She is the editor of ATA's magazine, Tinnitus Today. As project manager, Nina oversaw the renovation and expansion of ATA's Web site, www.ata.org, in 2007-2008. Nina is also a freelance writer and editor, publishing materials on health and education concerns. She has extensive experience managing community mobilization projects and as a child and family therapist. When not working, Nina loves to garden - trying to keep her plants alive - swimming, reading wonderful books and spending time with her family.

I remain impressed and energized by how much ATA wants to cure tinnitus and the creative ways we are going about realizing our dreams of success. nina@ata.org