Ann Parker is director of executive programs and awards at ATD. In this role, she drives strategy, product development, and content acquisition for ATD’s senior leader and executive audience. She also oversees business development and program management for ATD’s senior leader consortiums, CTDO Next and ATD Forum. Ann began her tenure at ATD in an editorial capacity, primarily writing for TD magazine as senior writer/editor. In this role, she had the privilege to talk to many training and development practitioners, hear from a variety of prominent industry thought leaders, and develop a rich understanding of the profession’s content. She then became a senior content manager for senior leaders and executives, focusing on content and product development for the talent executive audience, before moving into her current role. Ann is a Pennsylvania native and currently resides there. She is also a marathoner, avid writer, baker and eater of sweets, wife to an Ironman, and mother of two.