Anna S.

About Anna S.

I am a global fundraising and business development executive spearheading partnership efforts at the intersection of business and policy. Over the last decade, I led fundraising and business development efforts for the nation’s #1 defense think tank and the world’s #3 private sector think tank. As a relationship builder with a vast network of donors and clients, I leverage connections with policy, business, and philanthropic communities to expand membership worldwide and drive significant revenue growth. My key areas of expertise include-fundraising and business development-global partnership development-strategic planning and execution-C-level/board influencing and advisement-financial management-strategic analysis-international business policy; and -cross-cultural leadership.Across my career in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, I gained a reputation as a startup expert for establishing, operationalizing, and/or relaunching programs as well as implementing new public-private partnership strategies that support business plans and further mission and donor objectives. I am sought out as a trusted, strategic advisor to C-level leadership regarding large-gift fundraising, program planning, annual campaign, marketing strategy, and more.I hold an MA in International Relations and International Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA in International Studies and Spanish/Latin American Studies from American University. As a multicultural business leader, I have traveled internationally to influence C-level outreach and lead strategic partnerships. I also speak four languages—English, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Experience

1. Chief Member

   Chief

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Chief is a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders. Chief is specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey and cross-pollinate ideas across industries.

Education

• American University

  BA, International Studies and Spanish/Latin American Studies

• Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

  MA, International Relations and International Economics

  2000 — 2002