Anne Parmley
About Anne Parmley
Anne Parmley serves as the Director of Community Impact at TrueNorth Companies, L.C., where she leads annual giving and community engagement efforts. With a background in education and business, she has held various leadership roles at Pearson, contributing to significant revenue growth and the establishment of numerous educational partnerships.
Current Role at TrueNorth Companies
Anne Parmley serves as the Director of Community Impact at TrueNorth Companies, L.C. since 2022. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for the organization’s annual giving and community engagement efforts. She guides colleague volunteerism initiatives to enhance TrueNorth's philanthropic footprint and aligns community contributions with the company's culture and values. Her focus is on fostering community relationships and ensuring that TrueNorth's impact is meaningful and aligned with its mission.
Professional Experience at Pearson
Anne Parmley has extensive experience at Pearson, where she held multiple leadership positions. She served as Managing Director of National Assessment Services from 2013 to 2016, and as Senior Vice President of Client Development and Partnerships for Pearson Online and Blended Learning from 2018 to 2021. Her roles included overseeing client services and managing national operations, contributing to significant revenue growth and the establishment of partnerships that expanded educational opportunities across multiple states.
Educational Background
Anne Parmley has a diverse educational background. She studied Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University. She also earned an Executive MBA from the University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Drake University and has studied Political Science and Government at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This educational foundation supports her strategic leadership in community impact and educational services.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her tenure at TrueNorth and Pearson, Anne Parmley worked in various capacities that contributed to her expertise in community engagement and educational services. She was a Senior Consultant at Stamats and a Sales Development Manager at Crystal Group. Additionally, she interned at the House of Commons in London. Her career reflects a commitment to enhancing educational systems and community involvement.
Achievements in Leadership and Impact
Anne Parmley has led significant initiatives that have had a lasting impact on education. She directed a team that signed a contract valued at over $500 million, affecting more than 5 million students across 11 states. She also spearheaded initiatives that resulted in over $60 million in annual revenue growth for Pearson's assessment portfolio. Her leadership has been instrumental in creating partnerships that expanded educational access through new Connections Academy schools.