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Anissa Conner
Associate
Madison CT USA
Get in TouchAs an associate in WittKieffer’s Professional Search Practice, Anissa Conner brings to bear vast experience in advancement, development, and alumni relations within higher education. She excels at connecting with clients and candidates, striving to match individuals with institutions that align with their mission and values.
Anissa came to WittKieffer following a role as director of alumni and parent engagement at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut. She was charged with directing all alumni and parent programming for the college. Previously, she was associate director of alumni relations for Harvard Divinity School, overseeing annual giving and alumni relations programs. Also at Harvard, she held a similar role within the Harvard Graduate School of Education, acting as the primary administrator supporting the school’s alumni council. Anissa holds two master’s degrees from Harvard, including an M.Ed. from the Graduate School of Education. It is through these rich and diverse experiences that Anissa is able to understand the leadership challenges of her clients and support them in recruiting exceptional executives for their needs.
Distinctions
Recipient, Collegiate Advertising Award – GOLD
Education
M.Ed., Higher Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts
M.A., Extension Studies (Management of Nonprofit Organizations), Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
B.A., Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
Expertise
Operations
Philanthropy
Provosts, Deans and Academic Leadership
Strategy/Innovation
Vice Presidents and Officers