Ann Vanga
About Ann Vanga
Ann Vanga is the General Counsel & Head of Compliance at Yardstik and a member of Chief, with extensive experience in legal and compliance roles across various industries.
Current Role at Yardstik
As of May 2024, Ann Vanga serves as General Counsel & Head of Compliance at Yardstik, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She oversees the company's legal and compliance functions, applying her legal expertise to ensure that Yardstik adheres to all relevant regulatory requirements while mitigating risks. This role involves guiding the firm through complex legal landscapes and ensuring corporate governance standards are met.
Membership in Chief
Ann Vanga is a member of Chief, an organization dedicated to supporting and connecting women executive leaders across the United States. Through this membership, she engages with a network of female leaders, gaining insights and sharing strategies to navigate the challenges faced by women in executive roles. Her involvement in Chief demonstrates her commitment to leadership development and mentorship within the professional community.
Previous Roles in Legal and Compliance
From 2020 to 2024, Ann Vanga held the position of Vice President, Legal, at Solifi in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to that, she served as Associate General Counsel at Solifi from 2018 to 2020. She also worked at Aqseptence Group, Inc. as Corporate Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer from 2015 to 2018 and at OATI as Attorney and Project Manager from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she had stints as an attorney at Morris Law Group, P.A. and Hoglund, Chwialkowski & Mrozik PLLC. These roles provided her with comprehensive experience in corporate legal and compliance matters across multiple industries.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ann Vanga has a diverse educational background that spans various fields. She holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with an emphasis in General Management from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, obtained between 2014 and 2017. She earned a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she studied International Commercial Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London, earning a Certificate in Global Arbitration Law and Practice in 2007. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Kentucky, where she earned a BA in German and Political Science. She also studied Politics and German at Heidelberg University for a year.
Approach to Risk Mitigation and Problem Solving
Ann Vanga is known for her nuanced and creative approach to risk mitigation. She excels in ambiguous situations, developing flexible solutions for ill-defined problems. Her method involves carefully analyzing potential risks and crafting strategies that address uncertainties effectively, ensuring that her organizations remain compliant and strategically positioned for growth.