Armen Hratchian
Executive Director
Teach For America Detroit
A Michigan native, Armen was raised by a family of educators, and brings more than ten years of experience in the nonprofit and private sectors to his role as executive director of Teach For America Detroit.
Meet Our Staff

Manager, Instructional Leadership Coach
Chioma Amaechi
Detroit
15
Chioma is a TFA alumnus and serves as our instructional leadership coach. She supports corps members with professional development and helps them maximize their leadership potential.

Coordinator-Matriculation, Hiring & Recruitment
Jessica Barnes
Jessica is responsible for ensuring the region recruits, matriculates, certifies, and places its incoming corps members in a strategic and timely fashion.

Director, Institutional Advancement
Marah Casey
Detroit
12
Marah is a Teach For America alumnus and leads our donor cultivation and stewardship, spearheading all aspects of fund development.

Manager, Instructional Leadership Coach
Rachel Chall
Detroit
13
Rachel is a Teach For America alum and serves as our instructional leadership coach. She supports corps members with professional development and empowers them to maximize their leadership potential.

Development Coordinator
Damaris Doss
Damaris is a Detroit native who serves as development coordinator for Teach For America Detroit.

Manager, Instructional Leadership Coach
Elyon Johnson
Detroit
09
Elyon is a Teach for America Detroit alumnus who serves as our instructional leadership coach. She supports corps members with professional development and helps them maximize their leadership potential.

Director, Strategic Initiatives
Adrian Monge
Detroit
12
Adrian is a Teach for America, Detroit alumnus who serves as our director of strategic initiatives.

Director, Program Continuum
Michelle Ormsby
Detroit
10
Michelle is a Teach For America alumnus and serves as our director of program continuum. She coaches first and second-year corps members and leads the region’s Teacher Leadership Development team.

Associate, Regional Operations & EA
Tanya Porter
Tanya is a Michigan native and serves as our coordinator of regional operations and executive administration, supporting the sustainability and productivity of our team.

Manager, Alumni Network Strength
Jacob Robinson
Detroit
14
Jacob is a Teach For America alumnus and serves as our manager of alumni engagement.

Manager, Marketing & Communications
Terrence West
Terrence serves as the marketing and communications manager for Teach For America Detroit.