"I’d describe Anne as a unique blend of human-centered thinker and creative leader. She’s a sensitive strategist who grounds her work in human intent and insights, and then skillfully translates those insights into a compelling product vision.

Anne and I worked together as cross-functional colleagues at Lovevery, where I saw her explore opportunities in several different areas of children’s products. Anne's efforts influenced product direction for a number of upcoming Lovevery product lines. Her work is strategic, influential, and helps create much needed alignment."

Leah Buley
Sr. Director, Consumer Insights & User Research, Lovevery

“I had the great pleasure of working with Anne during her tenure as Director of Marketing at Magical Bridge Foundation. To function at the highest level of the craft of marketing—as Anne does—really requires a complex collection of skills. Anne has those skills and so much more. Anne is great with all the ways technology wraps around the craft of marketing and she has a deep understanding of what marketing is all about. She is able to relaxedly execute large projects with many stakeholders. I greatly appreciate Anne’s great people skills and ability to bring about the best in others. Another area that Anne is incredibly skilled at is product development, particularly in how to think about the needs of the customer and translate that into requirements for products to do well in the marketplace. And last but not least, Anne is a virtuoso at building an organization’s brand through social media. I had so much fun collaborating with Anne and I am still learning from and heavily influenced by many of the conversations we had so many months back.”

— Jay Gluckman, Director of Education, Magical Bridge Foundation

“Truth be told, Anne is one of my favorite creatives to collaborate with. Some years ago I had the opportunity to work with her on a project for Klutz Press books and right out of the gate we got on the same page and pushed creative boundaries collectively. We not only captured amazing images of kids having a blast, but we also laughed so hard our stomachs hurt at the end of the day! Through the years we have photographed a ton of kids doing cooky, crazy, fun things. No matter what the client needs are, Anne pulls it off each and every time. She gets you the sun, moon, and stars — and that’s before lunch!Anne inspires me to be inspired! I am always “wowed” by her “can do” spirit. She creates a team effort that gets everyone on the same page. The images we have created together have become iconic within my portfolio, and clients are continually drawn to them. More so than any other creative director I have worked with, it is Anne who has evolved in the world of marketing. She has navigated all print and media needs, from the choppy waters of banner ads to vast seas of social Insta videos — while still maintaining her savvy advertising sense and brand dignity. She is meticulously dedicated to the craft of design — while always being a child at heart. I love working with Anne!”

— Katrine Naleid, Director, Photographer

“Smart, stylish, practical, innovative, and boundlessly creative, Anne is a force. I’ve worked with Anne and I’ve worked for Anne and, in every situation, I’ve been impressed and motivated by her drive. She brings a savvy awareness of the marketplace and the latest design developments while keeping her focus intent on improving the consumer experience. Put simply, having Anne on your team will make your product better.”

— Karen Anderson Phillips, Assistant Editorial Director at KiwiCo, Inc

“Anne single-handedly executed an entire re-branding of the company, including the logo design, multi-day photoshoots, and a gorgeous and easy-to-use website. Another task she handled with aplomb was heading up a steering committee that put on a 3-week outdoor festival - including an incredibly successful marketing and social media campaign, event and contract management, and all the minutiae that accompany managing volunteers through a major multi-week event. Anne's innate design sense is informed by her empathic approach to life and family; her love of art, color, music, and design; her fun-loving approach to work tasks (even unpleasant ones); and most especially by her skills at beautiful and communicative design. It was a pleasure to work with her - and I would do so again in a heartbeat.”

— Kelly Snider, Director Real Estate Development at SJSU Dept. of Urban and Regional Planning.

“I've had, on a number of occasions, the opportunity to work with Anne whom I've always found to be spot-on in her observations of the modern world around her, wonderfully upbeat in manner and creative at every turn. Add a blend of youthful-at-heart and a savvy business sense, and she'll be an asset to any organization, large or small.”

— Fabian Venter, Chief Brand Officer

“Anne is a creative and brand guru who is incredibly talented and does beautiful work. She worked with Magical Bridge Foundation to create our website, social assets, marketing collateral, and videos -- and her vision and the end products were stellar. Your company, foundation, or brand would be lucky to have her creative mind and strategy supporting you.”

— Jill Asher, Executive Director, and Co-Founder, Magical Bridge Foundation

“I first met Anne many years ago when we worked together as designers at the branding agency, Hornall Anderson. Her creativity and design skills were inspiring to me from the get-go, but her professionalism and unwavering optimism indeed set her apart. I have had the fortune to work with Anne on projects since those early days at a handful of the places she has worked—and it is always a pleasure.”

— Andrew Wicklund, Designer/Strategist, Andrew Wicklund Design

“I worked with Anne at Klutz when she served as creative director, brand manager, and principal content developer for the Chicken Socks line. She led the team that developed that line and brought a clear brand vision, collaborative spirit, and creative enthusiasm that resulted in products in which we took great pride. Several products were bestsellers for years thanks to Anne's excellent work. It was a delight to be part of a team with someone of Anne's caliber and talent.”

— DeWitt Durham, Executive Director, Global Business Development at Pacom

“I worked with Anne at Magical Bridge Foundation where she headed up our Marketing/Branding efforts. As a start-up nonprofit, trying to change the paradigm of playgrounds and inclusive play is a big lift. Anne did a wonderful job of giving us beautiful, impactful marketing materials that really got our message out in the community. She had a unique way of graphically presenting our work and mission in a highly digestible and comprehensible way. She also led our efforts to redesign our website, and showcase our projects online, an important 'first introduction' as our work has begun to bring draw national and international attention. Our website has never looked better.”

— Maria Hassid, COO, Magical Bridge Foundation

-Olenka Steciw Villarreal, Founder, and CEO of Magical Bridge Foundation

“Anne has a natural way to bring out the best in the creative people she collaborates with. Her enthusiasm is contagious. I have worked on many photo and video shoots with Anne, with my co-directing partner Katrine Naleid. I am always amazed at the design details Anne brings together. Whether it is styling sets, casting talent, mixing wardrobe, or “the big idea” she is cutting edge with the here-and-now sensibility in her work. Her concepts are relatable, yet they are edgy and fresh because she leaves enough room for spontaneity. When other people would shy away, and become overwhelmed, Anne is the opposite. She senses what is working on set and give everyone permission to “go there” and follow the inspiration that is unfolding before the camera. This sensibility and belief in ideas are rare in our industry. She is a leader by nature, yet in an inclusive way. She brings ideas and people together in graphic success. As a creative director, she is not afraid to wear a lot of hats or get her hands dirty. Again, rare that she can do it so well - and with grace. There is an x-factor with Anne and there is a fun factor with Anne. The way she combines these noble characteristics has made her the remarkably talented professional she is today. We have had the pleasure of working with Anne for many years on a tremendous variety of projects. We have watched her learn and grow, foster and inspire. She has directly influenced the success of every start-up company she has worked with. Anne is truly commendable for how she had moved design sensibility and communication forward at all of her brands. When an email comes through from Anne it is always exciting because it means we are off on another creative adventure together.”

— Stephen Austin Welch, Commercial Director & Advertising Photographer

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