Ann has lived in Janesville since 1994. She and her husband, Jonathan, a pediatrician, raised their two children, Catherine and Charley, here. They attended Janesville public schools from kindergarten to their senior year of high school.  Now, they are both pursuing careers in public service.

Before moving to Janesville, Ann’s career included working at Northwest Airlines and Polaroid. Ann had also earned her MBA with a Finance and Marketing Emphasis from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Since moving to Janesville, Ann has worked with various non-profits, including the School District of Janesville, and taught at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics.

Along with being Wisconsin State Assembly District 44's Representative, Ann works as a small business owner. Her business, Custom College Solutions LLC, helps students ages 8th grade and beyond as they navigate high school, college, apprenticeships, jobs, and graduate school. She also serves on several community boards, including the Woman’s Club and Downtown Janesville Inc.