Anissa joined the banking industry in 1999. She is a Vice President, Business Banking Officer, with Academy Bank, N.A. In her role she supports 10+ banking centers in business development. Anissa advocates for the community, her clients, and the branches she serves to ensure they are informed and empowered to reach their financial goals. In her role as UFSC-GKC President, Anissa plans to continue supporting communities lacking access to quality financial education on an even boarder scale. She has been recognized for her community service and has received exemplary performance awards throughout her career. Prior to joining Academy Bank, Anissa held managerial positions at several area banks. Anissa received a Master of Science Degree in Management from Baker University, Baldwin City, KS. Also, she is an alum of Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA where she earned her BS in Psychology. Anissa resides in Wyandotte County and has lived in Kansas for most of her career. She is married with a blended family of four teenage daughters and two female dogs. Anissa’s community involvement entails, volunteering with local nonprofits, facilitating financial education classes, serving on local boards, and her church involvement with Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, KS.