Anne Hildebrand

Anne Hildebrand has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Anne currently works at DuckDuckGo as the Director of People Operations, where they have been since 2023. Prior to this, they held the positions of Lead People Operations Manager and Senior People Operations Manager at the same company.

In 2022, Anne also worked as an HR Leader at StartupExperts, an invite-only community of experienced HR, Finance, and Ops leaders. Additionally, they were a Troop Member at TroopHR, a national Human Resources network that empowers People professionals to drive change and maximize their impact as leaders.

Before their time at DuckDuckGo, Anne worked at Swiftly, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. Anne first served as the Manager of People Operations and later as a Human Resources Manager. During their tenure, Swiftly was recognized as one of Inc's Best Workplaces, and Anne played a key role in various aspects of HR strategy and operations.

Anne's earlier experiences include working as a Regional Manager for the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, where they managed people and program operations for therapeutic events for burn survivors and burn prevention efforts. Anne also worked at CHUNGDAHM Learning for five years in various capacities, including project management, training, and development, in unique cross-cultural contexts.

Furthermore, Anne has contributed to organizations such as Reading Partners and Clausen House, where they coordinated a remedial literacy program and supported disabled women in independent living, respectively.

Anne is highly knowledgeable in research and data collection, having worked as a Research Assistant at UC Berkeley, where their work focused on discourse and integration in learning contexts.

Throughout their career, Anne has demonstrated a passion for HR, learning, and leadership, and they bring a wealth of experience to their current role at DuckDuckGo.

Anne Hildebrand has a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of California, Berkeley. Anne also has a Bachelor's degree in French Language and Literature from the same institution. Additionally, they hold a certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Cambridge. Furthermore, Anne has a certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, as well as certifications in Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM and Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) from HRCI. Lastly, Anne pursued a degree in Literature Française from Université Grenoble Alpes, although the specific field of study is not specified.