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Ann O'Donnell

Board Chair

Ann has spent the majority of her career in public service, first working for U.S. Senator Larry Pressler from South Dakota and for then-U.S. Senator Mike DeWine through his two terms as Governor. In those positions, she has worked as a legislative assistant, press secretary, communications director, speechwriter, public policy director, and chief advisor.

She believes fully in the mission of the JaydenZ Foundation, knowing that children have one chance to grow up and that we have an obligation to do all we can to ensure that they are healthy and happy.

She has a master's degree in Speech Communication from Wake Forest University, loves dogs, and runs trail ultramarathons for fun.