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Annah Slayton is an accomplished administrative and philanthropic professional with a deep commitment to mental health. With a background spanning nonprofit administration, fundraising, and arts education, Annah previously served as an Executive Assistant at The Jed Foundation, where she worked closely with the CEO and CGO to cultivate meaningful relationships in support of mission-driven work.
Annah’s passion for mental health extends beyond administration and philanthropy; they are an experienced dance educator and performer. Driven by a fundamental belief in the power of creative expression as a vehicle for mental well-being and communal connection, they bring a dynamic perspective to their work.
Outside of their professional life, Annah enjoys biking, gardening, spending time with loved ones, and learning Arabic and Spanish.
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