Anna Christensen, VP Brand, People, & Growth
With over 20 years of experience spanning brand strategy, marketing, product development, and people operations, Anna is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of building brands—and the teams behind them.
A proud graduate of the University of Texas with a Master’s in Advertising, Anna launched her career by moderating focus groups and ethnographic research for some of the world’s most iconic brands. That deep dive into human behavior and cultural insight became the foundation for a career dedicated to crafting compelling brand stories, designing impactful customer experiences, and building high-performing, people-first organizations.
Today, as VP of Brand, People, and Growth at Cherry Talent Group, Anna brings a unique blend of creative vision and operational excellence. She’s known for connecting the dots across departments—aligning brand, marketing, product, and HR to drive scalable, intentional growth. Whether she’s leading a rebrand, shaping employee experience, or launching a new initiative, Anna brings strategy, heart, and a deep commitment to impact.
Data-obsessed and insight-driven, Anna thrives on understanding what makes people tick—customers, employees, and leaders alike. She believes strong brands are built from the inside out, and that culture, clarity, and connection are the true engines of growth.
As a working mom, Anna knows the importance of balance and brings that empathy into everything she builds—from team structure to product strategy. She’s inspired by great storytelling, smart systems, and the power of genuine connection.
Looking ahead, Anna is focused on helping brands grow with purpose—by investing in the people, processes, and positioning that fuel long-term success.