Anne graduated from the University of Alberta with a BScN in 1994. She worked in neurosciences wards and then as a hospital manager prior to returning to graduate school for her Masters degree in 2006. Following licensure as an NP, Anne worked in primary care, mostly with adults, in the USA and also in Alberta. She has led an NP clinic for older adults which was embedded in a seniors association - a truly innovative way to provide primary care for seniors. Anne also teaches NP students at the University of Alberta.