Anna L.

About Anna L.

Senior Project Manager | Transforming Complex Challenges into Solutions That WorkI specialize in bringing order to chaos—taking creative visions and turning them into something real that people can actually use. With 15+ years managing complex projects across education, nonprofit, and technology sectors (including 6 years internationally), I\'m good at getting diverse teams aligned and moving in the same direction.Right now, I\'m focused on the intersection of project management and ethical AI implementation, researching how organizations can use AI tools responsibly and teaching teams at Amplify how to use these tools strategically without creating new problems.What I Do Best:• Keep complex, multi-year initiatives on track when everything\'s moving at once• Ask the big questions about AI ethics and best practice to help guide consistent use• Design systems that work across different contexts and cultures• Translate technical concepts so everyone understands what\'s happening• Build organizational capability through practical training (not just theory)My AI Work:Organizations are rushing to adopt AI without always thinking through the implications. I help teams slow down enough to ask \"should we?\" and \"to what end?\" alongside \"can we?\" I\'ve written research on ethical AI workplace integration, designed training on strategic LLM use and risk mitigation, and helped project managers develop governance frameworks that balance innovation with responsibility. I\'m also a founding member of our department\'s AI steering committee.My Background:My career spans international education innovation, nonprofit program leadership, and EdTech project management. This global experience—plus an MBA in Global Business Strategy—gives me an unusual ability to see problems from multiple angles and find solutions that stick.Whether I\'m leading continuous improvement initiatives, implementing AI governance, developing international programs, or helping nonprofits scale, I focus on the operational details that make ambitious ideas happen.I\'m also passionate about:• Cross-disciplinary strategic problem solving• Helping teams navigate technological change without losing their values• Supporting educators transitioning into project management (join our group: connect if you\'re wrestling with complex operational challenges or want to talk about responsible AI implementation.

Experience

1. Project Manager - Pmo, Central Services - Supply Chain

   Amplify

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Leading cross-functional teams through complex operational improvements, process standardization, and AI strategy implementation. Manage projects according to PMI methodologies while researching and implementing ethical AI frameworks.AI Strategy & Implementation:• Researched and authored papers on ethical AI workplace integration and responsible AI implementation in K-12 education, examining governance frameworks and developmental implications of AI learning assistants• Designed and delivered \"Configuring LLMs as Strategic Thought Partners\" training series, teaching practical frameworks for strategic AI use while identifying and mitigating risks including cognitive debt, hallucinations, and bias• Led Project Management Guild committee to establish AI governance frameworks, defining ethical guidelines and adoption criteria for team tool usageProgram & Project Leadership:• Led 2-year program managing 37 interconnected initiatives to design and implement advanced forecasting system, coordinating external consultants, engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders• Orchestrated post-acquisition product integration across six internal teams and external partners to launch dedicated customer support function for new mathematics curriculum• Established cross-functional executive steering committee (finance, demand planning, HR, operations, sales), improving communication and data flow with substantial gains in resourcing accuracy• Led implementation of supply chain management software, balancing competing priorities across technical and business teams• Managed contract optimization initiative yielding $8M in immediate value through strategic negotiationKey Skills: Managing Cross-Functional Teams • Project Management • Stakeholder Management • Risk Mitigation • AI Ethics & Governance • Change Management • Systems Improvement • Meeting KPIs & OKR\'s

Education

• Ducere Global Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, International/Global Studies

• Rome Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Global Business

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelors of Arts in Music, Music Education

• University of Miami

  Masters Degree, Music Business