As the SLS Community Engagement Specialist, Anna supports SLS' work by developing and maintaining relationships with off-campus partners and by designing, managing, and implementing related programs. She identifies, develops, and maintains partnerships with off-campus partners to engage in and advance learning and action related to sustainable communities; collaborates closely with and serves as a connector among Georgia Tech’s other key community-related initiatives and offices; and develops and manages SLS programs intended to support SLS faculty and students, complement SLS courses, and benefit partners.

Anna's professional background includes years of experience creating and strengthening relationships between non-profit organizations, businesses, and the surrounding community. Most recently, Anna worked with Kennesaw State University first as an admission counselor and later as a dual enrollment academic advisor. She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Studies with a double minor in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Kennesaw State University. She earned her master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in Non-Profit Management from Georgia State University.