Anna Sarnek

Anna Sarnek has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Anna currently works as the Director of Strategic Alliances at Valence Security since June 2023. Prior to that, they were an Agenda Contributor at the World Economic Forum starting in November 2021.

From 2021 to 2023, Anna worked at SecurityScorecard where they held multiple roles. Anna started as the Senior Director of Risk Solutions in July 2022, where they were responsible for driving product enhancement and exploring new opportunities. Then, they served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives from November 2021 to July 2022, focusing on product strategy and revenue growth.

In 2021, Anna was a part of the FIDO Government Deployment Working Group at FIDO Alliance from March to September. Anna was also a Private Sector Fellow in the Public - Private Analytic Exchange Program (AEP) at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from January to August.

From 2019 to 2021, Anna worked at RSA Security, starting as the Head of Cloud and Identity Business Development and Technology Alliances, where they led the product innovation strategy. Anna then became the Global Head of Strategic Business Development and Technology Partnerships, responsible for developing product partnership strategies.

Prior to that, Anna was a Strategy Manager at Deloitte from 2017 to 2019, focusing on modernization efforts and portfolio optimization. Anna also held roles as a Senior Consultant and Associate at Deloitte, where they played a key role in growing the Decision Analytics practice.

Anna started their career as a Senior Consultant and Analyst at Booz Allen Hamilton, where they worked on various projects, including business case analysis and audit readiness. Anna also served as an Analyst at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, responsible for setting up the GMF Warsaw office, and as an Analyst at Penn Schoen Berland.

Overall, Anna Sarnek has a strong background in strategic alliances, risk management, product strategy, and business development across multiple industries.

Anna Sarnek has a diverse education history. Anna completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Affairs and Economics at The George Washington University. Anna furthered their education by pursuing a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies and International Economics at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Anna also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. In addition to their academic achievements, Anna has obtained various certifications to enhance their professional skills. Anna is certified in Third Party Risk Management from SecurityScorecard, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals from Microsoft, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate from Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute. Anna has also received the Level 1 Ski Instructor Certification from PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors.