Annelise Grimm
About Annelise Grimm
Annelise Grimm serves as the Associate Program Director for Tax Benefits at Code for America, where she focuses on creating accessible tax preparation solutions for low-income families. She holds a Master of Arts in Development Economics and International Development from Brown University and has extensive experience in various roles related to civic participation and social services.
Current Role at Code for America
Annelise Grimm serves as the Associate Program Director for Tax Benefits at Code for America. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on the development of new services in collaboration with the product team. Her work aims to provide trustworthy and accessible tax preparation solutions, particularly for low-income families. Annelise has been instrumental in cultivating national relationships to support the expansion of tax benefit services.
Previous Experience at Code for America
Before her current role, Annelise Grimm worked at Code for America as a Senior Program Manager from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving civic engagement and access to government services. Her experience at Code for America has allowed her to focus on impactful projects that benefit underserved communities.
Educational Background
Annelise Grimm holds a Master of Arts in Development Economics and International Development from Brown University, which she completed between 2006 and 2008. She also earned a Bachelor's degree from Brown University from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she participated in an IES Exchange Program at Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focusing on International Human Rights from 2004 to 2005.
Professional Experience in Nonprofits
Annelise Grimm has extensive experience in nonprofit organizations. She worked as a Program Associate at The James Irvine Foundation from 2014 to 2015 and later as a Program Officer for Civic Participation and Pay for Success Initiatives from 2015 to 2018. Her role at Urban Habitat as Development Coordinator from 2011 to 2013 and as Innovations in Reentry Coordinator at Alameda County from 2013 to 2014 further highlights her commitment to social impact.
Contributions to Tax Benefit Services
Annelise Grimm played a key role in the rapid piloting and scaling of GetYourRefund.org and GetCTC.org, which are essential services that help low-income families access tax benefits, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her efforts have significantly contributed to improving access to financial resources for those in need.