Anna Baird

Anna Baird has a diverse work experience in communications, fundraising, and marketing roles across various industries and organizations. Anna is currently the Head of Communications, Fundraising, and Retail at Mercy Hospice, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to that, Anna worked as a Development Manager at The University of Auckland from 2018 to 2021. Anna also served as the Head of Marketing (contract) at Network for Learning (N4L) from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in their career, Anna held positions such as General Manager - Marketing and Fundraising at the Graeme Dingle Foundation from 2015 to 2017, General Manager - Operations at St Vincent de Paul Society QLD from 2013 to 2015, and Communications & Membership Manager at Water Industry Alliance from 2008 to 2012. Anna has also worked in fundraising and communications roles at Bedford Group, St Vincent de Paul Society QLD, Blue Care, and Grainco Australia.

Anna Baird attended Auckland University of Technology from 1998 to 2000, where they studied Social Sciences and specialized in Communications & Research.