Meet Anesa Kajtazovic, the Newest Addition to our Team!
November 6th, 2023
The APBD Research Foundation is delighted to introduce our newest team member, Anesa Kajtazovic, who has joined us as our part-time Community Affairs Officer.
Anesa brings with her a wealth of experience from the realms of nonprofits and governmental affairs. In her prior roles at UnityPoint Health, Family & Children’s Council, and as a member of the Iowa State Legislature, Anesa was successful in diversifying revenue streams, setting event and sponsorship fundraising records, and engaging new stakeholders.
Jeff Levenson, co-president of the APBD Research Foundation, shared, “Bringing Anesa onto our staff is a step towards shifting from a working Board model to a governing Board. We are excited to have her join us at this point in our Foundation’s growth and envision her bolstering our community outreach and engagement efforts.”
Anesa shared with us what being a part of our APBD community means to her. “I have always held a deep passion for healthcare and the betterment of people’s lives. This drive has its roots in a very personal place – witnessing my mother, aunts, and cousins struggle with significant health challenges and diseases.”
"Early in my career, I believed that the path to making a difference was solely through policy. However, my journey through nonprofit work has been a revelation. It has become abundantly clear to me that nonprofits play a monumental role in advocacy, being the first step toward enacting real change. I am eager to channel my skills and passion into collaborative efforts with the APBD community to sustain our momentum and advance further."
- Anesa Kajtazovic
In her spare time, Anesa is writing a children’s book about her childhood war experience and her family’s journey to escape the Bosnian War. She also enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.