Named one of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in 2009, Ann Veneman served as the Executive Director of the United Nations Fund for Children from 2005-2010. At UNICEF, Veneman directed staff in 150 countries and worked to advance programs supporting child health, education, and protection from violence, among many others. Her distinguished career includes a term as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (2001-2005), as well as serving on a number of advisory councils, committees, and nonprofit boards. Click here for her full bio
