Annie Rezac is a passionate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activist and a visionary leader for change. Annie currently serves as the DEI Programs Manager at Ulteig, Engineers. Prior to Ulteig, Annie led the Chicago Literacy Alliance in a city-wide equity initiative to increase access to learning resources in Chicago's most disinvested communities. As the former Executive Director of Unsilence, a storytelling-based human rights organization, Annie oversaw the national expansion of social justice programs and led candid conversations around gender identity, mental health, and gun violence. She is an active Facilitator of candid conversations and is committed to bringing individuals with disparate life experiences together and creating pathways toward allyship and authentic connection.

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Women are fierce, bold innovators and problem solvers. The data show that historically male-led industries are growing and thriving where women and other underrepresented groups have a seat at the table.