Anne-Marie Rucker is a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience driving transformative outcomes in child and family-serving systems. She is recognized for her ability to bring together diverse stakeholders to tackle complex challenges and build innovative, sustainable solutions. Her expertise spans CalWORKs, Public Health, Child and Family Mental Health, Child Welfare, and Juvenile Justice systems, where she has led impactful cross-system initiatives alongside youth advocates, community-based organizations, and education partners.

A skilled facilitator, Anne-Marie creates inclusive spaces that amplify community voices, while aligning actionable strategies with relevant fiscal and regulatory requirements. Her proven track record includes designing and managing large county initiatives that decreased infant mortality, reduced juvenile detention rates, increased stable foster care placements, and improved access to culturally responsive services. Known for her ability to resolve conflict constructively, she empowers teams to find common ground and move forward with purpose.

Anne-Marie’s leadership vision extends beyond program management to include grant writing, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring organizations have the resources and processes needed to succeed. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement and performance measurement has consistently delivered measurable, equity-driven results for both public and nonprofit sectors.

A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and an MBA graduate, Anne-Marie brings a data-driven approach to leadership. She is also a Leadership Fellow in the Health Leadership Program at Sierra Health Foundation.

Anne-Marie’s collaborative mindset, innovative problem-solving, and focus on impact make her an invaluable partner for organizations seeking to transform systems, enhance service delivery, and achieve lasting results.