Anna Pitts is the Senior Manager of Grants and Stakeholder Relations at Elevate Greater Akron, where she leads collaborative funding strategies and supports cross-sector partners advancing inclusive economic development across the region. Her work focuses on building grant pipelines, aligning priorities, and strengthening capacity around workforce, small business, and place-based initiatives.

Anna holds a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from California State University, Northridge, graduating with distinction. She was named a 2024 Diverse Communities Scholar by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Outside of work, Anna lives in North Canton with her partner, son, dog, and two cats. She enjoys cooking, yoga, reading, and travel, and currently serves on the boards of the Stark Library Foundation and Plexus LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce.