TEAM: Anita Byrne

As a Partner at SSA, Anita helps organizations navigate growth and transformation with a steady hand, a people-centered approach, and deeply grounded strategic insight. 

She works alongside leadership teams to guide strategic planning, foster alignment, and build consensus—especially during times of change. Known for her ability to quickly earn trust and connect with diverse stakeholders, Anita creates space for honest dialogue that drives meaningful progress. 

Anita has deep experience in both the public and private sectors, leading statewide initiatives and public-private partnerships. She brings clarity and structure to complex challenges, helping clients set a clear vision, strengthen operations, and move forward with confidence. 

Anita holds an MBA from William & Mary and dual bachelor’s degrees in history and political science from Louisiana State University, graduating with college honors after completing coursework and successfully defending a thesis through the Ogden Honors College. She is also a frequent speaker on topics related to organizational health, leadership, and strategy. 

She serves on the boards of directors for nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations and is engaged in initiatives that make an impact across Louisiana.

Coordinated Blueprint Louisiana, driving statewide reforms in ethics, education, workforce, health care, and transportation
Designed and implemented provider outreach for BAYOU HEALTH, delivering nearly 80 education sessions to 4,000+ Medicaid and LaCHIP providers
Led best-practice research for the Louisiana Emergency Response Network, shaping recommendations for a statewide trauma system
Managed multiyear planning for Louisiana Models for Change, a juvenile-justice reform initiative supported by the MacArthur Foundation
Baton Rouge Business Report 40 under 40 (2018)
Baton Rouge Business Reports Influential Women in Business (2023)

Anita Byrne, MBA

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