It began with a different way of seeing, and the discipline to act on it. Long before California came into view, Ann’s work was already earning national attention, featured in the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, and Lerner Newspapers for award-winning pieces that blended identity, conceptual reasoning, and environmental impacts. Her early portfolio explored contrast and context, renderings- narratives translated through emerging digital media revealing an instinct for interpretation well beyond her years.

Recognized by leading national visual arts and distinguished universities & organizations, Ann excelled and outperformed through both rigor and range: completing a competitive, multi-piece portfolio ahead of her peers, earning advanced placement credit, and preparing for dual concentrations across design, history, and communications. Described by faculty as an “original,” she paired creative ambition with structure, organizing collectives, experimenting across mediums, and continually producing new work while balancing academic honors, athletics, employment, and service.

That early pattern, curiosity paired with execution became the throughline of her career. Ann left Chicago for Southern California seeking not just education, but perspective: new environments, new thinking, new possibilities. Immersed in digital technologies, design theory, art history and communications, she deepened her understanding of how people interpret images, systems, and meaning.

In Los Angeles, during the golden era of lifestyle and fashion editorial, she launched her career as an award-winning photographer, editor, and art director, shaping visual narratives, directing fashion shoots, and exhibiting work across Southern California, including a documentary series formally recognized by the Cities of Los Angeles and Irvine.

Her work lives at the margin, where medium becomes strategy, platforms become ecosystems, and curiosity becomes execution. Rooted in systems thinking rather than silos, Ann blends art, technology, and emerging tools to see beyond the frame, design past the horizon, and move ideas from concept to consequence. What began behind the lens evolved into a career dedicated to helping leaders and founders build with clarity, scale with purpose, and create what doesn’t yet exist.

Stanford University School of Engineering & Graduate School of Business: Global Executive Extension Program, Online Learning Certificate Program: Leading People, Culture, & AI/Innovation, Design Thinking, AI/ML Business Model Innovation, Palo Alto, CA

Stanford University School of Engineering & Graduate School of Business: Global Executive Extension Program, Online Learning Certificate Program: Advanced Product Strategy, Leadership in AI & Product Roadmap Development/ Management, Palo Alto, CA

Stanford University School of Engineering & Graduate School of Business: Global Executive Extension Program, Online Learning Certificate Program: AI/ML Data Storage, EVs, Energy, Circular Economies, & Building Energy Efficiency (BEE), Palo Alto, CA

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business: Executive MBA- Business Administration, Lead the Future of Business in the Age of AI,Irvine, CA

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business: Graduate Certificate, Leading the Business of Healthcare Sustainability,Delivery System Technologies| Supply Chain | Business of Digital Transformation, Irvine, CA

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business: Graduate Certificate, Policy & Management, Healthcare Sustainability, Regional Policy, FSI, and Trade Impacts on Multi Business Unit and Sector Decisions, Irvine, CA

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business: Graduate Certificate, Leadership in Immersion and Venture Entrepreneurship, Irvine, CA

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business: Graduate Certificate, AI/Digital Transformation, & AI Governance, Irvine, CA

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business: Global Business Supply ChainLogistics Study Abroad Program, International Affairs

The Washington Campus: Graduate Certificate, Strategic Management, Executive Residency in Washington DC Designed for Strategic Policy & Business of Healthcare Services, Washington DC

The John R. Wooden Course: Sales Leadership & Executive Coaching Program, Certificate of Completion, Irvine, CA

MOMENTUM CRM: Certified Sales Methodology in MEDDIC, Challenger, SPIN, Sandler, & Value Selling, CRM Digital Sales Performance Software (MAST), Certificate of Completion, Irvine, CA

John Foley Inc.: Driving Continuous Improvement in Your Organizations, The Diamond Performance Framework, Certificate of Completion, Irvine, CA

Corporate Athlete | Human Performance Institute: Leadership | Energy Management Technology | Principles Engagement & Experience, Certificate of Completion, Irvine, CA

University of Southern California:BA, BFA, Dual Concentration Creative Technologies & Digital Design Innovation, Los Angeles, CA

Columbia University Awarded Winner & Special Scholarship Recognition (CAE) Arts Intern Experience

Columbia School of Visual Arts: Award Winning Certificate & Specialty Course

Loyola Academy: High School Diploma, A College Jesuit Preparatory High School in Wilmette, Illinois

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School: A Private Jesuit PK to 8th Grade Preparatory School in Glenview, Illinois

2025/Current- open to executive roles

2025 Ann Cameron Advisory founder, managing partner & strategic advisor

2016-2023 Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch USA, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, Mobility Solutions, and Robert Bosch LLC Research & Technology Center (RTC)

2018 Equus Capital Partners Ltd., Innova Telematics, Repair Solutions & CarMD Ventures (US CHN)

2017-2018 G.W Classen private ownership, Radflo Suspension Technology (RST) (US AUS)

2016 Kayne Anderson Capital, Advance local Media Search Optics, a google agency, Automotive Dealer & Franchise Digital Marketing CX Services (US)

2016 Vanguard Fiduciary Trust, Group 1 Automotive Group (G1), Daimler Mercedes Benz (MBUSA)

2014-2016 Penske Corporate, Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Daimler Mercedes Benz (MBUSA)

2010-2013 Pendragon Automotive Group, Hornburg Automotive & Baur, Land Rover & Jaguar (JLR UK)

2010 Fletcher Jones Motorcars Automotive Group, Daimler Mercedes Benz (MBUSA)

2003-2010 University of Southern California, Office of the Registrars, Veteran Affairs, Financial Aid, Information Technology Services, Office of the President, Supporting Financial Aid departments for Marshall School of Business (MBA) Program, KeckSchool of Medicine, Social Work, & Gould Law School, and office of Financial Services in collaboration with USC Credit Union.

2006-2010 Modern Luxury Publications: Chicago Social, Angeleno Beverly Hills, Riviera San Diego & Houston Edition (USA)

                  Harry Winston

                  Laurence Graff Diamonds

                  Additional publications,

entertainment PR groups, & vendor PR contributor relations.

2001-2002 Aldo Group

2000-2002 Starbucks

2001 North Star Investment Management Corporation

2025 | Stanford University School of Engineering, Global Online Executive Extension Program

Certificatum Executivum in Progressu Professionali

Category 1:
Leading People, Business Model AI Innovation. Leadership in Practices & Design Thinking. Advanced Product Management Product Organizations, Driving AI/ML Product Strategy Growth & Generative AI Pursuits

Category 2:
Energy, AI/ Data Storage, EVs, Circular Economies, & Building Energy Efficiency

2023-2025 | University of California

Magister Administrandi Negotii Executive’s Program: AI/ML Infused Executive MBA Leadership Program (21 Month Program)

University Leadership Advisory Boards & Institutional Service Initiatives:
EMBA Cohort Class President
Board AllianceUniversity of Southern California(USC)Marshall School of Business
Affiliate AllianceUniversity of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Business and Leadership Mentor: Undergraduate, Flex, Full-Time MBA and Executive MBA students
Board Advisor Vice President Merage Association (MAA & MSA)
Board Member Deans Leadership Circle (DLC)
Strategic Advisor & Digital Contributor Center of Digital Transformation (CDT)
Board Member UCI Alumni Association (UAA)

Merit Based, Academic & Prestige Based Distinctions:
Top Woman in Business & Prestige Award for Digital Transformation Scholarships & Awards
Graduate Recipient; Distinguished Services Excellence Award
Founder/CoFounder/CEO: CLIO Semifinalist in Stella Zhang New Venture

2010- 2023 Career Highlights

Automotive Aftermarket:

Robert Bosch 2022-2023: Recognized as top global partner sales producer for strategic partnerships.

Robert Bosch 2019-2021: Recognized for national sales CRM performance across cloud software solutions, customer loyalty and retention programs, and overall cloud adoption across a variety of channels.

Automotive OEM and Dealer Groups:

OEM Product Brand Certifications MBUSA Bronze and Silver (2010, 2014-2016)
OEM Product Brand Certifications Jaguar Land Rover Aston Martin Bronze Silver and Gold (2011-2014)
PENSKE Automotive Group selected for their NADA Automotive Leadership Academy training (2015- 2016)
Mercedes Benz OEM selected for their Management & Leadership Academy (2014-2015)
Pendragon Automotive Group Hornburg North America Top Sales Leader, 2% select volume GP net sales (2011- 2014)

2003-2007 | University of Southern California

Baccalaureus Artium in Liberalibus Artibus et Scientiis Cum Distinctione in Historia Artis et Artibus Elegantibus Cum Duplici Minore

*Special Projects & Internships for Administration & Office of the President. President, Professor, Inventor, Author, Entrepreneur, and Engineer, Steven B. Sample Ph.D, Emeritus, held, 8+ Honorary Doctorates, awards, and recognitions around the globe.

Work Study Student 4 years

SAG/Entertainment PR Volunteer, and Contributor Roles at National Magazine Publications

Merit Based, Academic & Prestige Based Distinctions:

Recognized by the Office of the President for Meritorious Services

Designated for Presidential Seating at Commencement in Recognition of Exceptional Achievements and Distinguished Contributions

Editor “El Rodeo” USC yearbook 2003

Exhibiting Artis Visual Arts Achievement Recognition for Gallery Showings:

2x Recipient of City of Los Angeles Recognition for Two-Volume Documentary Photography Book Series Featuring Visual Narratives of Downtown Los Angeles and the City of Irvine

Featured Photographer in Downtown Los Angeles, CA, Multiple Inner City Gallery Exhibitions

Photography Exhibits with Ongoing Gallery Showings

Recognition in Human-Centered Computing, Digital Design, Interface & System UI/UX Design

Solo Gallery Openings Showcasing Original Photography

Featured Artist in multiple juried exhibitions across Southern California

Awarded Special Recognition for creative direction and visual impact in select gallery showings

1999-2003 | Loyola Academy

Honors Convocation

Dumbach Scholars Program

National Merit Semifinalist & Loyola Scholar

National Honor Society

Arts & Sciences// STEM Honors

USTA-Varsity Tennis Singles National Ranking

Torch Club Member

Merit-Based Scholarships & Awards:

Distinguished Honorable Scholar, Wilmette Art Guild

Women’s Leadership Scholar

Congressional Winner and Recognition for, “An Artistic Discovery”, competition. Awarded by Member of Congress

Illinois State Scholar

Columbia Awarded Winner & Special Scholarship Recognition Recipient for Freestyle Arts Exhibit, Website & Media Arts Competition

Columbia University Awarded Winner & Special Scholarship Recognition(CAE) Arts Intern Experience

1st place, City of Chicago ASEAN American Cultural Affairs & Media, Film, Raw Newspaper Zine submission

Art Institute of Chicago Winner & Special Scholarship Recipient

City of Wilmette & Glenview IllinoisAward Winning Recipient, 3 pieces

Speciality Guild Award Winner, Chicago, IL

National Foundation Advancement in the Arts Recognition, Talent Scout Search Program, Miami, Florida & Madison, Wisconsin

1st place, selected from Midwest, Regional Scholar Foundation of Advanced Arts, Madison, Wisconsin

1st place, Coca-Cola Art of Harmony Art Competition

Extracurricular: Softball, Volleyball, Summer camp counselor

Service in Student Government: Commencement Program Designer, Yearbook President, Art & Photography Club VP, Student Council VP Treasury, Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, IL, Volunteer, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, IL, Volunteer, Para Los Ninos, Mexico

1999-prior

USTA-Ranked Junior Athlete Illinois

1st place, Catholic Athletic Conference All Star Academic Team

Commencement Program Designer

Glenview Sisters Cities Association Exchange Program, Northern Ireland

Personal Economics Junior Achievement Awards

Glenview Chair awarded 3rd place winner, for “Character Counts, Pillars of Character, Josephson Institute of Ethics