Annie McManis Program Manager, Research Annie McManis joined NAAF as a part-time Program Manager in 2024 to support NAAF’s mission of advocating for the alopecia areata community. She is a senior communications professional with expertise in marketing, public relations, sales, and strategic communications. She has extensive experience working in healthcare and nonprofit industries. Previously, Annie founded and led Copperfox Marketing—an award-winning, 15-person marketing agency in Cincinnati, OH, and served as Chief Marketing Officer for Ms.Medicine, a national women’s healthcare organization.