Alexander Taft

Background

About Alexander Taft

Mr. Taft first moved to the District in to attend Georgetown University where he rowed Varsity Crew for four years and graduated with a degree in Molecular Biology. In the year to follow, he worked closely with a new practice of cardiothoracic surgeons and intensivists to co-found the successful non-profit FACTS-Care that specialized in providing education to multi-disciplinary team that specialize in post-operative care to cardiothoracic surgical patients. In addition to primary business operations and fundraising, Mr. Taft acquired a rich skillset in information technology, programming, and online community management. After five years with FACTS-Care, Mr. Taft delved into the private sector managing a web-based community of over members at the Science Advisory Board, a life science market research organization. After just one-and-a-half years, he moved to his current job working for the communication department at the National Cathedral School, one of the three private schools associated with the Washington National Cathedral. He has most recently changed departments and joined the IT staff expanding his role in website and data management. In addition to his day job, he also runs a small web development consultancy. Mr. Taft volunteers as a bell ringer at the Cathedral and Old Post Office Tower (home of the official bells of the US Congress) since he first moved to the District in He has held multiple leadership positions within the Washington Ringing Society and is an elected member of the London-based Ancient Society of College Youths (est. In his spare time, he pursues his love of the water through sailing, and is a certified PADI rescue diver.