Anna M. Spriggs is American Legacy Foundation’s Associate Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Spriggs joined the foundation as its second employee in May 1999 and was responsible for developing the administrative and human resource functions of the foundation. Ms. Spriggs played an instrumental part in developing Legacy into the organization it is today. Ms. Spriggs leads efforts in planning, development and implementation of human resources policies and practices. She is responsible for the foundation’s HR strategic planning and delivery in recruitment and retention, benefits, training and development, compensation, legal compliance, employee relations and performance management. Policy development, emergency preparedness and office-wide committees also fall under her leadership. Previously at Legacy, Ms. Spriggs also managed the day to day operations of the office as well as planned and executed several office moves. Ms. Spriggs manages a team of four who assist her in these efforts.
Ms. Spriggs previously worked for the U.S. Department of Justice where she served as office administrator in the Federal Programs Department, managing office affairs for a staff of 150. Prior to assuming that position, Spriggs worked at the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) for 12 years in a variety of capacities, rising to become project manager and continuing legal education administrator. In her managerial position she supervised staff, coordinated training seminars, developed publications, administered grants, and served on several committees to develop policy and procedure for staff.
Ms. Spriggs has her Bachelors degree in Organizational Management and received a Masters of Science Administration in Organizational Management and Human Resources from Trinity University in Washington, DC. She has also completed an executive education program, The Business of Human Resources, at the University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School and a certificate program in Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland. Ms. Spriggs has also participated in several management and leadership courses over the years. Ms. Spriggs is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management, ASAE, and Human Resource Association of the National Capital Area. |