Ann Pressman

Ann Pressman (Descher) has extensive experience in public safety and IT management, currently serving as the Senior Director of IT for Safety and Security at Amtrak since August 2011. Prior roles at Amtrak include Director of Portfolio Management for Safety and Security and IMS Application Administrator/Business Liaison to Police, focusing on technology applications for police operations. Previous positions include Senior Public Safety Consultant at Macro Corporation, Training and Quality Assurance Manager at GCS, Applications Product Specialist at IPC, and Public Safety Consultant at iXP. Additionally, Ann served as the Communications Center Director at the University of Pennsylvania from 1994 to 2001. Ann holds an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Bucks County Community College and a degree from Susquehanna University.