By StreetWise Partners

StreetWise Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Verdiyan as Chief Executive Officer.

Anna joins StreetWise Partners with more than two decades of experience advancing workforce development, economic mobility, and organizational growth. Throughout her career, she has led initiatives that expanded access to education, employment, and opportunity while building partnerships that connect talent to meaningful careers.

As CEO, Anna will lead StreetWise Partners through its next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding employer and community partnerships, strengthening mentorship opportunities, diversifying revenue streams, and advancing innovative workforce development solutions that create pathways to economic opportunity.

"Anna's career reflects a deep commitment to creating pathways to economic opportunity," said Tazia Smith, Chair of the StreetWise Partners Board of Directors. "She brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational discipline, and mission driven leadership that will help StreetWise Partners deepen its impact and reach even more job seekers across our communities."

Throughout her career, Anna has built partnerships across the corporate, nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors to create pathways to opportunity and economic mobility for thousands of individuals. She has secured and managed portfolios ranging from $15 million to more than $80 million, spanning workforce development, healthcare, and economic mobility initiatives.

Prior to joining StreetWise Partners, Anna held leadership positions at Seedco, Single Stop USA/Robin Hood Foundation, Equus Workforce Solutions, America Needs You, and The Knowledge House. Most recently, she served as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at The Knowledge House, where she led strategic partnerships, revenue diversification, and organizational growth initiatives.

For Anna, the mission of StreetWise Partners is deeply personal.

"I have spent my career at the intersection of talent and opportunity, and I know that what often separates potential from success is not ability, but access," said Verdiyan. "StreetWise Partners is proving that intentional relationships and mentorship can change that equation."

She continued:

"Throughout my career, I have seen how access to social capital, relationships, mentorship, and professional networks can transform lives. I am deeply honored to join an organization that has spent more than two decades helping talented individuals unlock their potential and build meaningful careers."

As StreetWise Partners looks ahead, Anna's leadership will help build on the organization's strong foundation while expanding its reach and impact. Together with staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters, she will guide the organization into its next chapter, ensuring more job seekers have access to the relationships, resources, and opportunities needed to achieve their career goals.

Please join us in welcoming Anna Verdiyan to StreetWise Partners!