Garrett Aanestad joins One ATTA Time as Director of Development, leading the organization's fundraising and philanthropic strategy during a milestone moment of growth. This role represents a meaningful investment in the future of One ATTA Time—strengthening its commitment to donors, long‑term sustainability, and deepened community impact.

With nearly 10 years of experience in nonprofit development, Garrett brings a comprehensive background including event fundraising, volunteer and committee leadership, and major gift strategy, with the most recent focus on major gifts and pipeline development. He began his development career at Chapman University, his alma mater. During his time at Chapman, Garrett personally raised more than $2 million through annual giving in support of the university's highest priorities such as student scholarships, and managed additional fundraising support groups and programs dedicated to the university's initiatives.

Garrett later advanced his major gift work these last three years at the Hoag Hospital Foundation, where he partnered closely with donors to support critical hospital priorities. During his tenure, he helped facilitate more than $15 million in philanthropic support, including a career‑defining milestone: a $3 million endowed chair, securing long‑term impact for patient care, medical excellence for the community, and a meaningful opportunity to give for the donor family.

At the heart of Garrett's work is a deeply held belief that fundraising is about relationships—and that relationships are nuanced, personal, and built with intention. He cares deeply about aligning priorities with donors, thanking each supporter, understanding why they choose to support the mission, and ultimately ensuring that the impact they help create is meaningfully translated. Garrett approaches philanthropy with daily discipline, integrity, and care, recognizing each donor as a valued partner.

Garrett is excited to partner closely with the leadership of Sean Kappauf and Debbie Collette, as well as the dedicated board members who have carefully guided One ATTA Time's success year over year. He believes this moment marks an important maturation for the organization—one that moves the focus beyond what can be accomplished this year and the next, but also toward how One ATTA Time can serve families and their communities for generations to come.

A long‑time donor and supporter of One ATTA Time alongside his wife for the last decade, Garrett is honored to join the team more formally. He warmly invites all supporters to connect and would genuinely welcome the opportunity to spend time together and share a meaningful conversation—to learn what inspires their commitment to the mission.

Outside of his professional work, Garrett enjoys spending time with his growing family of three—soon to be four—and can often be found catching a wave or occasionally hitting the links.