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Anna brings a diverse background in advertising, marketing and government relations to our health care and life sciences teams. She contributes to our work for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund. Previously an account executive with the Jennings advertising agency in Chapel Hill, Anna brings a well-rounded skill set to Capstrat. She also worked as a government affairs liaison for the D.C. lobbying firm Wiley, Rein & Fielding, representing clients before congressional staff on issues including telecommunications, finance and pension reform. When Anna gets involved with a project, she rolls up her sleeves and dives in. After learning about the African Leadership Development program, she volunteered to serve for half a year in Pretoria, South Africa. She launched a computer training program for disadvantaged South African women and worked on-site with a community organization to provide support for families affected by HIV/AIDS. Upon returning to the United States, Anna worked as an independent consultant supporting communication strategy and marketing programs for clients including the Carolina Entrepreneurial Initiative at UNC-Chapel Hill, the Information Policy Institute and the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School. Anna earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has traveled extensively and studied abroad in Greece. | 