From Boardroom to Classroom | Former CEO Turning Visionary Educator
For over a decade, Annette has navigated the complexities of leadership as the CEO of a home health care agency she co-founded with her husband. Through the challenges and triumphs of her career, she has affirmed a fundamental principle: communication is the cornerstone of effective leadership, fostering connections, driving innovation, and advancing meaningful change. Now transitioning into academia, she brings a wealth of managerial expertise and a deep commitment to fostering intellectual inquiry, critical analysis, and purposeful dialogue.
Her professional journey has been shaped by the intersection of leadership and communication, spanning mentorship, engagement with complex societal issues, and academic research. Holding a degree in communications with an emphasis on theology, she is profoundly attuned to the transformative power of discourse. As she pursues her aspiration of becoming a professor, she seeks to empower students with the ability to articulate ideas with confidence, engage critically with diverse perspectives, and leverage communication as a catalyst for progress within their communities and professional fields.
About
Annette is an experienced executive and developing academic with proficiency in communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making. As the current CEO of a home health care organization, she has dedicated over a decade to purposeful leadership while adeptly managing the intricacies of corporate strategy, interpersonal communication, and values-based leadership. Her experiences have solidified a fundamental conviction—communication is the cornerstone of effective leadership, influencing relationships, fostering change, and propelling innovation.
Annette is an esteemed leader, communicator, and scholar with proficiency in strategic communication, leadership, and ethics. As the CEO of a co-owned home health care service, she has dedicated over ten years to formulating company strategy, mentoring professionals, and advocating for values-driven leadership. Her study underscores communication as the cornerstone of effective leadership, facilitating relationships, transformation, and creativity.
Annette obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an emphasis in Theology, graduating with distinction from Grand Canyon University. She integrates media proficiency with a profound comprehension of ethical and faith-oriented dialogue. She has addressed topics such as faith-based leadership, professional communication, and the ethics of caregiving. Her academic interests encompass diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), ethics, theology, and leadership, with the objective of integrating communication, faith, and service-oriented leadership. In academia, she is dedicated to empowering students with the competencies to lead, participate in substantive dialogue, and effect enduring change.
Experience
Professional Background
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Current CEO of a home health care agency with over a decade of leadership experience.
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Expertise in strategic communication, leadership development, and ethical decision-making.
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Led teams in navigating business strategy, fostering values-driven leadership, and advancing professional development.
Mentorship And Speaking Engagements
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She holds a degree in communications with an emphasis on theology.
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Areas of academic focus include DEI and ethics, theology and leadership, servant leadership, and digital communication.
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Aspires to foster interdisciplinary connections between communication, faith, and service-oriented leadership.
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Committed to equipping students with the tools to engage in meaningful discourse and drive impactful change.
Speaker
Annette is a well-regarded speaker who has presented compelling talks on faith-based leadership, communication tactics, and ethical decision-making. She has helped professionals build effective communication skills, create meaningful dialogues, and apply leadership ideas in practical settings through training sessions, keynote presentations, and workshops.
Thought Leader
Regarded as a distinguished thought leader, Annette offers a distinctive viewpoint on values-driven leadership, transdisciplinary communication, and ethical frameworks. Possessing a background in executive leadership and academics, she engages in discussions that influence the future of organizational communication, servant leadership, and inclusive education. Her views connect theory and practice, motivating both experts and students.
Author
Annette's authorship encompasses the significant effects of COVID-19 on communication, leadership, and ethical decision-making. Throughout the pandemic, she noted how emergencies amplify the significance of clear, empathetic, and strategic communication, especially within healthcare and leadership contexts.
Her writing delves at how leaders modified their messaging in uncertain times, the importance of faith-based leadership in building resilience, and the ethical implications of crisis communication. She analyzes the convergence of public health discourse, organizational leadership, and digital communication, offering insights into how professionals managed unprecedented obstacles.
As an emerging academic, Annette seeks to add to discourse on servant leadership, crisis management, and the transforming dynamics of communication in a post-pandemic context. Her article provides a reflective analysis of the insights gained during COVID-19, underscoring the persistent necessity for ethical leadership and substantive discourse amid periods of upheaval.
Community Involvement and Volunteerism
Annette is profoundly dedicated to advocacy, education, and community service, allocating her time and experience to programs that assist patients, caregivers, and health awareness campaigns.
The American Cancer Society
She led and participated in local fundraising events and awareness initiatives to promote early identification and assistance for cancer patients. She provided patient support and advocacy through community-based programs, such as The American Cancer Society, offering guidance and encouragement to individuals as they navigated their healthcare experiences.
Alzheimer's Association—endorsed caregiver initiatives and endeavored to enhance dementia awareness via educational outreach and public participation.
- Engaged in support groups and regional advocacy events, cultivating a network of care and services for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease
Education
BA in Communications
Emphasis in Theology
Executive Education
Professional Development
Writing Achievements