Her Story
About Annita
Annita Kyles serves as Associate Director of Program Quality Improvement at Pace Center for Girls, a nonprofit school based in St. Augustine, Florida. She has spent approximately 10 years in quality improvement, quality control, and program compliance roles, following earlier positions including Associate Director of Internal Audit within the same organization and work at Catholic Charities in refugee resettlement, where she assisted clients with medical needs for three to four years. With a total of 30 years in the nonprofit sector, Annita holds a bachelor's degree in business management, a nursing degree, and a recent Certificate of AI. She values being present in both her professional and personal life, prioritizing focused attention over multitasking, and draws on mentoring experiences to emphasize presence and support for others. Annita advises those entering the nonprofit field to pursue it with heart, recognizing it as rewarding heart work that serves communities in need.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Annita
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I have received some really good mentoring from people in the nonprofit sector. Key times in my life where people have been present for me when I needed it. I recognized that and realized that being present for others is important to me. I try to make sure that I honor myself, honor other people's time, and honor my spirit.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
If someone wanted to get into the nonprofit sector, you have to do it because you have a heart, and not because you want to earn an income. It's heart work. It's a needed field. Come join us in the nonprofit sector. Put your heart on your sleeve and get ready for a really rewarding job.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Being present. For family, if I'm there with them, being present. In my work, I'm very protective of my time because wherever I am, I try to be really present. I'm not one of those people that is on my phone doing several things at once.
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