Anne Sawiris

About Anne Sawiris

I help organizations scale impact through clear strategy, strong relationships, and systems that work.At Handshake, I manage a $3M+ portfolio of employer partners and have consistently exceeded adoption, renewal, and gross dollar retention targets over the past four years. I’ve led initiatives that streamline onboarding, increase product engagement, and drive measurable customer success—while also creating educational content that supports growth at scale. My success comes from pairing strategic thinking with a deep commitment to relationship-building, clear communication, and results-driven planning.Before transitioning into tech, I spent nearly a decade in education equity—designing and leading college access programs that helped first-generation students succeed in higher education and beyond. That work sharpened my ability to lead with empathy, build strategic partnerships, and manage high-impact programs from the ground up.Whether I’m onboarding teams, creating scalable resources, or collaborating cross-functionally to drive outcomes, I bring a blend of heart, structure, and execution. I love building programs and processes that empower people—be it students, customers, or colleagues. Across every role, my approach stays the same: align people, systems, and strategy to create programs that work and relationships that last.

Experience

1. Customer Success Manager, Enterprise (Employer Success)

   Handshake

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Black Studies (Double Major)

  2010 — 2014

• Stanford University

  Master of Arts - MA, Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership

  2016 — 2017

Skills

• Operational Efficiency
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Creative Problem Solving
• Planning and Executing Social and Educational Events
• Supervisory Skills
• Mentorship
• Administration
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Mentoring Students in Developing Their Leadership and Professional Skills
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Supervising and Advising Student Leaders
• Relationship Building
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• Training & Development
• Social Networking
• Managing Teams
• Graphic Design
• Responding to Crises, Emergencies, and Students in Distress
• Microsoft Word
• Youth Empowerment
• Public Speaking
• Social Media