Anna Blake

About Anna Blake

I am an enthusiastic and organized communication professional and researcher with over 15 years of experience in building and growing communities and businesses. My career spans a variety of roles, including research, content creation, public speaking, project management, event and program coordination, and communications and marketing consulting for clients ranging from innovative startups to global brands. I am passionate about cultivating meaningful work, fostering connections, and continuously learning. Currently, I’m the Program Manager for the Young Women’s Choral Projects of San Francisco, where I support program coordination, internal and external communications, concert and retreat logistics, and chorister engagement. I collaborate across teams to bring the artistic vision to life while fostering an organized and welcoming environment for 300+ people. My journey into communication evolved alongside my frequent collaborations organizing and managing 77+ live events with renowned organizations such as AT & T and The Women\'s Impact Alliance. This work allowed me to run successful campaigns and negotiate 8 business partnerships on behalf of organizations like Spotify and RAW: natural born artists, as well as hold 7 unique leadership positions over the course of my career, mentoring and guiding teams to achieve their goals. As a community builder, I co-founded and led a thriving in-person arts community of 180 people, fostering new connections and growing engagement. Additionally, I established and managed an online LinkedIn group for Spotify influencers with 205 members, leveraging my experience as a Spotify influencer to create a vibrant, connected community. In my entrepreneurial capacity, I have founded two profitable startups and co-founded another, tackling challenges and problems for legal experts, fellow startups, pet parents, music listeners and more. Cumulatively I have fundraised over $45K in funding for philanthropy and other impactful projects. My work in communication, community building, research and marketing has resulted in writing and delivering 7 keynote speeches (including a TEDx talk), being featured in 4 press articles, and being honored with 5 awards, nominations and grants. Recently, I solo authored a peer-reviewed research article on AI, communication, and arts entrepreneurship, contributing valuable insights to the field. I am currently learning Spanish (1 year) and serving as a judge/mentor for NC State\'s VenturePack Challenge. The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of YWCP.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Young Women\'s Choral Projects Of San Francisco

   Apr 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2009 — 2014