Bosses for Babies

How This Boss Makes an Impact for Children in Florida

Anna Corman and the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) believe that when students thrive, the entire community prospers. Guided by their core values of putting students and teachers first, relentlessly pursuing equity, approaching challenges creatively, working collaboratively, and uplifting each other, HEF is committed to fostering a supportive and family-friendly workplace that empowers their employees to do their best work. 


HEF maintains a hybrid work environment with considerable flexibility, and offers generous paid leave policies and comprehensive health and retirement benefits to ensure their employees thrive in and out of the workplace. By creating a positive and inclusive work culture, HEF strengthens its ability to serve students and teachers across Hillsborough County. They believe that together, they can make Hillsborough schools the best place to learn and teach, where 100% of students graduate ready to pursue their dreams.

Bio

Anna Corman, a Tampa Bay native, joined Hillsborough Education Foundation in 2017 and took on the role of President & CEO in April 2024. Anna is a passionate non-profit leader with 10+ years of experience supporting youth and community development initiatives on a local and global level. She earned her B.A. in International Affairs from the University of South Florida and went on to join the Peace Corps, where she served in Kyrgyzstan for 2 years as a teacher and facilitator. In addition to her B.A., Anna holds an M.S. in Global Technology & Development from Arizona State University, and is an alumni of Leadership Florida’s Education Class 8 and a graduate of Leadership Tampa’s Class of ’23. 


Anna also serves on various advisory boards and committees that serve Hillsborough County, such as Hillsborough County Public School's Literacy Task Force, the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Community Advisory Board, LEAP Tampa Bay's Leadership Council, and the board of Arts4All Florida. She also has volunteered as a mentor with Take Stock in Children for the past 8 years. In her free time, Anna loves to travel and spend time with her family.