Anna Pickren

Anna Pickren has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Anna is currently serving as the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Fundraising at Fast Forward, an organization that supports entrepreneurs using technology to address social issues. Prior to this, Anna worked as a Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Advisor at Black Women Talk Tech, where they focused on supporting and encouraging black women tech founders. Anna also held the position of Director Of Partnerships at Alice - the intelligent business advisor, a platform that connects entrepreneurs to resources for business growth. Before that, Anna served as the Manager of Strategic Partnerships and later as the Chief Of Staff at Yoobi, a company that provides school supplies to children in need. Additionally, they worked as a Partnership Development Consultant for the Dream Project Foundation and an Educational Consultant at Ayeyarwaddy International School. Anna gained early work experience through internships at organizations like White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood, Sage Hagan/ 2Collaborate Consulting for the United Nations Development Program, and Environmental Defense Fund. With their extensive experience in partnerships, business development, and social impact, Anna Pickren has developed a strong foundation in driving meaningful change.

Anna Pickren attended The University of Georgia from 2006 to 2010. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in International Relations and Affairs, as well as a minor in Spanish. In 2011, they also obtained a TEFL/TESOL certification from TEFL Worldwide in Prague, Czech Republic.