Anne was diagnosed with FA at age 20 while serving as a cadet at the Air Force Academy. When she began to struggle with the physical demands of her training, further testing revealed dangerous mutations in her bone marrow, leading to the urgent need for a transplant. With the support of her family, friends, doctors, and medical team, she successfully overcame the transplant. However, Anne had to step away from her military career due to FA, which was heartbreaking.

Despite this, she found a new purpose through her FA journey. Driven by her passion for science and genetics, Anne earned a BS in Biology and now researches RNA-binding proteins. She hopes to use her career to contribute to advancements in FA and cancer research.

In her free time, Anne loves spoiling her two dogs, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying hobbies like cookie decorating, fashion design, embroidery, and singing. She hopes her knowledge and experiences can help benefit the FA community.