Anita Brown
About Anita Brown
Anita Brown serves as the Director of People & Culture at Trigger - The XR Agency, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in project management and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, she has significantly contributed to organizational effectiveness and employee retention.
Current Role at Trigger
Anita Brown serves as the Director of People & Culture at Trigger - The XR Agency, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on driving process improvements and enhancing organizational effectiveness across all departments. She collaborates with leadership to identify areas for increased efficiency. Under her guidance, Trigger established its first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and formalized Employee Resource Groups. Additionally, she has implemented a structured orientation and onboarding process for new hires.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Anita Brown worked in various capacities at Trigger - The XR Agency. She was a Senior Project Manager from 2017 to 2018 and a Project Manager from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she served as an Associate Project Manager at TeachTown from 2010 to 2012 and as a Project Manager at Big Bad Tomato Interactive from 2012 to 2013. Her diverse experience in project management has contributed to her expertise in people and culture.
Education and Academic Background
Anita Brown studied at Boston University from 2006 to 2008, where she completed two years of coursework. She then attended Emerson College from 2008 to 2010, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Production: Studio Television. Her academic background has provided her with a foundation in media and production, which complements her professional roles.
Achievements in Workforce Development
In her role at Trigger, Anita Brown has overseen significant workforce development initiatives. In 2021, she managed hiring processes that resulted in a 40% growth in headcount while simultaneously achieving a 20% reduction in employee turnover. Additionally, she played a key role in increasing the representation of women and gender non-conforming employees at Trigger from 8% to 36% over a four-year period.