Anne Smith, Pmp
About Anne Smith, Pmp
Anne Smith is a Senior Director of Program Management & Operations at SimplePractice, with extensive experience at Expedia Group where she held various leadership roles for over a decade. She is recognized for her commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as her effective 'people first' leadership style.
Current Role at SimplePractice
Anne Smith serves as the Senior Director of Program Management & Operations at SimplePractice. She has held this position since 2023, contributing her extensive experience in program management and operations to enhance the company's operational efficiency and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Anne Smith has a significant history with Expedia Group, where she held multiple roles over a span of eight years. She served as the Global Board President and Regional Board Chair for WELL (Women at Expedia Learning & Leading) from 2015 to 2023. Additionally, she was the Senior Director of Consumer Product Program Management & Operations from 2020 to 2021, and the Senior Director of Product & Tech Program Management & Operations from 2021 to 2023. Her earlier roles included Director of Enterprise Finance Initiatives and Director of Compliance/Revenue, Program Management & Analytics.
Educational Background
Anne Smith studied at the University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication. She also pursued further education at Saybrook University, obtaining an Adaptive Community Leadership Certificate from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she completed the Executive Insight Certificate and the Leadership Enrichment Program at Leadership Eastside between 2015 and 2019.
Leadership and Advocacy
Anne Smith is recognized as a Diversity & Inclusion Champion, advocating for inclusive practices within the workplace. She is known for her 'people first' leadership approach, which emphasizes prioritizing team members and end customers in strategic decisions. Her collaborative efforts have led to the development of operational models that align with organizational vision and mission.
Early Career Experience
Before her tenure at Expedia Group, Anne Smith worked at Verizon as Program Director for Contract Management from 1998 to 2001. She also held positions as a Senior Project Manager at MosierMcCann for a brief period in 2011 and as Project Manager/Director of Enrollment at Eastside Christian School from 2009 to 2011. Her early career laid the foundation for her expertise in project management and operations.