Anne is a member of the NI Senior Civil Service, currently on secondment with the CEF, where she leads a programme of networking and development opportunities for senior leaders across the public service.

Amongst her earlier roles, Anne served as Principal Private Secretary to the deputy First Minister from 2010 – 2015, attending the Northern Ireland Executive, the North-South Ministerial Council and the British-Irish Council.

Previously, Anne was Principal Information Officer in both the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment and the Department of Education.

Before entering the public service, Anne worked in corporate communications in a number of private sector organisations.