Futures — Strategies — Cultures — Performance — Talent

… an extremely effective strategist and negotiator, able to get to the crux of difficult issues in a respectful way… bringing people along with needed change, not leaving them behind.

I've seen her work almost magic with problems and people. Her thinking, approach, and work product are nothing short of elegant.

Such a strong conceptual thinker—really so strong—and able to marry this superpower with an ability to go deep on any given problem, identifying the root causes and designing solutions.

… a disruptive thinker who is not afraid to challenge her clients to make them better. Her work is really distinctive and will definitely make you think differently about your business.

… combines big-picture thinking with enormous creativity. Her intelligence is driven by a passionate desire to do something different and impactful for the client and the client’s key stakeholders.

… her talent value proposition (creation and effective implementation) was the key driver of Acumen’s ability to increase the scale and scope of its programmatic work in service of its mission across its geographic footprint…. Importantly, she never lost sight of the mission. This meant that all her solution sets always held fidelity to our mission.

Anna is incisive in her analysis, boundless in her capacity to handle complexity, and deeply compassionate. She works with a deep respect for the stakeholders and is a joy to work with.

… a tremendous executive. No BS, straight to the point, gets the job done. She is really good at getting people to identify and focus on their most important problems, which has a huge impact on the organization.

… an excellent, understanding, and intuitive collaborator. I feel lucky any time I get to work with her on something. Beyond our direct collaborations, Anna is an inspiring leader. She's quick to attribute a good idea and to lump on praise when it's due. She helps people feel fulfilled in their work through her vision and through her example.

… able to propose solutions based on the big picture without losing track of people’s individual needs… mature judgment and people skills, mixed with field experience and trusting character, making her a very valuable asset.

Every work day with Anna is a fulfillment of the commitment to make things go better—in the work, with people, and in yourself.

… leads with a combination of humor, wisdom, and the ability to listen. She is the sort of person you want to instill the values and qualities in the next generation of leaders in your organization. Anna takes on problems and holds herself accountable in a way that instills faith and belief in her as an individual. This is an individual who won’t just preach a culture, but will embrace and effuse a culture and ethos with vigor and dedication.

… a principled and highly effective people leader who consistently balances employee advocacy with a deep commitment to the organization’s long-term health. She communicates with clarity and care and engages as a true thought partner. She delivers feedback with respect and curiosity and invests deeply in her team’s development through coaching and practical case studies, fostering a psychologically safe environment that not only supports learning and development, but also prepares her team to confidently navigate ambiguity independently.

… has an authentic, straightforward manner that has earned the respect and trust of our supporters. She communicates the work with inspiring, accessible language and formats… she’s deepened engagement with key donors and identified new prospects for us to engage.

… open, honest, and tells it like it is… those traits alone are invaluable and all too hard to find.