Anna Benefiel

Anna Benefiel is a resourceful and dynamic professional with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with a minor in Music and Vocal Performance. With 20 years of experience across various industries, Anna has been a thoughtful change agent throughout her career, particularly focusing on healthcare innovation for over eleven years.

Anna has a track record of high-quality work results, boasting over 15 years of project management experience. She is known for her effective negotiation skills, servant leadership, and diplomatic approach in her roles. A life-long learner, she is also recognized as a strategic thinker and inventive problem-solver. Anna is a creative idea person with strong research and communication abilities, excelling in collaborating with others.

Throughout her career, Anna has held various significant roles, including Senior Project Manager in Applications Development and former Director of Innovation Research at Vizient, Inc. She also has a background as a Licensing Associate and Licensing Business Development Specialist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, as well as experience as a Senior Financial Analyst And Accountant at Bioconvergence LLC. Her expertise expands to roles such as Senior Technical Business Consultant at Serco, Executive Director at Global North Texas, and Senior Financial Analyst at TXU Energy. Anna has also enriched students as a Faculty Member And Instructor at MIT and contributed as a Management Consultant at Strategy&, part of the PwC network.