Anne Bergquist

Anne Bergquist is senior vice president of marketing and communications at JDRF, where she oversees the organization’s global marketing, strategic communications, research communications, public relations and digital efforts. Anne is leading the development and implementation of a marketing and communications plan that will increase the awareness of JDRF while supporting fundraising efforts that position the organization as the leading resource for type 1 diabetes research. Before her appointment to this role, Anne served as vice president of strategic communications, focusing on the creation of key mission and research messaging used throughout a new suite of tools and resources for JDRF staff and volunteers. Anne was also responsible for overseeing and managing all external and executive communications.

Anne has a distinguished career in both for-profit and non-profit communications management and leadership. Before coming to JDRF, she was responsible for the development and execution of the corporate communications plan for the YMCA of Greater New York and served as vice president of brand management & marketing for the YMCA of Metro Chicago, where she managed the YMCA brand, ensuring promise, platform, voice and visuals were immersed into all lines of business.

Prior to the YMCA, Anne served as MARCOM group director at Smith Bucklin & Associates, a leading association management company, overseeing 28 accounts within the commercial, healthcare and technology practice areas. Her healthcare work began at BlueCross & BlueShield Association where she led the communications process for a major change management and cultural transformation initiative.

Anne Bergquist is the Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications at JDRF (The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). With a background in Health Care, Anne Bergquist has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.