Ann Levy Walden is a passionate and dedicated leader in the education sector with a deep commitment to serving vulnerable students and fostering equitable learning environments for all. As CEO of the San Francisco Ed Fund, she has spent the past year and a half strengthening educational opportunities and experiences across San Francisco. Ann previously served as Executive Director at The Primary School in East Palo Alto, piloting an innovative Birth through 8th grade education model with a focus on integrating health and community services. From her time at Chicago Public Schools Ann gained experience working in complex districts, focusing on school improvement, performance management, and wrap around school support. She holds dual master’s degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, and the Broad Residency program at Yale. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Ann is thrilled to be back in her home, raising her two kids. In her free time Ann enjoys reading science-fiction, coaching youth soccer, and gardening.