i am: Anna Aagenes
(She/Her/Hers)
My Vynamic Color
Multifaceted Mauve
Healthcare sector experience
Life Sciences, Providers
Education
BA in Gender, Culture, and Society (GSOC) and Spanish, University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Columbia Business School
Select functional expertise
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI); Change Management; Leadership
My professional passion
Inspiring leaders to take meaningful action in a way that aligns with their values
Best early career advice received
Surround yourself with people who empower you and celebrate your strengths
My Vynamic color
Multifaceted Mauve – None of us are just one thing, similar to this bright mauve which is a mixture of purple and pink
My family
I’m grateful for the support and love from my amazing spouse, Jacques, and for the joy from my toddler, Jordan
Community causes
LGBTQ+ youth homelessness (Ali Forney Center), racial justice, women’s rights
Favorite personal accomplishment
While a track athlete at UPenn, I helped set two school relay records at the Penn Relays
My hero
My grandmother, Klara. She immigrated to the US from Norway when she was a young woman. She was an incredible caretaker, professionally and personally, and she taught me that caring for others is a superpower.
