Anne Shires, M.A.

Anne Shires, M.A., serves as senior director of development, operations, finance and talent development in Dell Medical School’s development office, providing executive-level support and management, contributing to the development team’s operational strategy and sustainability.

Shires builds and maintains departmental processes, ensures appropriate fiduciary stewardship and operational excellence, and leads recruitment and talent development for the development team, translating team goals into deliverables and targets that drive success through processes.

Prior to joining Dell Med, Shires served as the member relations manager at Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. She managed member and donor profiles and coordinated donor special events. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art history, with a minor in business administration, from Texas State University and a master’s in art history, specializing in 19th-century European art, from American University in Washington, D.C.

Outside of work, Shires enjoys traveling, gardening, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.