Annie Messmer-Kurdziel is a highly educated and accomplished professional with experience across a diverse range of organizations. She studied a Bachelor of Arts at Boston College and then completed her Master of Business Administration at Columbia University's Business School. She has held roles such as Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, Director of Talent and Recruitment at Building Excellent Schools, and Associate at Fidelity Investments. Annie has also held leadership positions, including Executive Director at the Honduras Education and Leadership Project.

With a strong background in business and education, Annie has a deep understanding of recruitment, talent development, and project management. She has worked within a consultancy, investment, and not-for-profit environments, and this has given her a flexible skill set, enabling her to adapt to new environments quickly.