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, and hope every Friday.

Core Team

Meet the dedicated individuals who make AHF possible through their passion, expertise, and commitment to our community.

Danesh Kateli

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

Rahul Khadse

Director of Engineering & Digital Strategy / Host / Cohost

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

Jimmy Mullick

Session Recorder & AHF Promoter

Jimmy helps capture the heart of our sessions by managing recordings and preserving key moments for our community. As a passionate advocate for AHF in Charlotte, he also plays a vital role in spreading awareness and supporting the growth of our mission.

Patricia Heffner

Patricia Heffner

Community Partnerships Manager

Patricia manages AHF's community partnerships, building relationships with organizations and businesses that support our mission and members.

Dawn Jones

Dawn Jones

Chapter Director for Dallas Chapter

Dawn leads the Dallas chapter of AHF with energy and dedication, organizing coffee meetups and local events that foster connection and support. As a passionate promoter of AHF in the DFW area, she helps build a strong, welcoming community on the ground.

Mark Filipe

Mark Filipe

Chapter Director for DC Area Chapter

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

Jake Orofino

Jake Orofino

Chapter Director for Boston Chapter

Jake leads the Boston chapter of AHF, organizing events and coffee meetups that foster community and connection. He's also instrumental in welcoming new members and promoting AHF both in Boston and Los Angeles, helping expand the network with warmth and enthusiasm.

Bill Benshoof

Bill Benshoof

Chapter Director for Atlanta Chapter

Bill leads the Atlanta chapter of AHF, organizing events and coffee meetups that build meaningful connections. He is passionate about growing the community by welcoming new members and actively promoting AHF both in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Joseph Ehrlich

Joseph Ehrlich

Chapter Director for SF / Bay Area Chapter

Joseph leads the San Francisco and Bay Area chapter of AHF, organizing events and coffee meetups that bring together job seekers in the tech hub of California.

John Fedoryn

John Fedoryn

Chapter Director for Chicago Area Chapter

John leads the Chicago Area chapter of AHF, organizing events and coffee meetups that foster connection and support for job seekers in the Windy City.

Kyrah Daniels

Kyrah Daniels

Chapter Director for Atlanta Chapter - Event Planner

Kyrah serves as Chapter Director for Atlanta, focusing on event planning and coffee meetups that create welcoming spaces for community connection.

Pral Argade

Pral Argade

X Manager

Pral plays a vital role in sharing our weekly highlights and uplifting moments with the broader community. Through consistent updates and creative visuals, he helps bring the spirit of Accountability and Hopeful Fridays to life across our platforms.

Riley Jowers

Riley Jowers

AHF LinkedIn Post Manager

Riley brings consistency and heart to our LinkedIn presence, celebrating milestones, spotlighting guest speakers, and keeping our community engaged. Through thoughtful posts each week, he helps amplify the victories that make AHF special.

Cale Corbett

Cale Corbett

AHF Network Officer

Cale serves as an AHF Network Officer, focused on growing the community by connecting with new members and inviting them to join. His efforts help expand AHF's reach and strengthen its supportive network.

Douglas Devanney

Douglas Devanney

AHF Resource Specialist

Douglas serves as AHF's Resource Specialist, helping connect members with valuable resources and tools to support their job search journey.

Stacey Bevill

Stacey Bevill

Coach

Stacey provides coaching and guidance to AHF members, helping them navigate their career journey with confidence and clarity.

Himanshu Bharadwaj

Himanshu Bharadwaj

LinkedIn Company Admin

Himanshu manages AHF's LinkedIn company presence, ensuring our professional network stays connected and engaged.

Alice Carillo

Alice Carillo

AHF Network Officer / Community Manager

Alice is dedicated to welcoming new members and expanding the community. Through her outreach and connection efforts, she helps strengthen and grow the AHF network.

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

50+

Weekly Meetings

30+

Active Volunteers