Anne Rush

Interim Chief Human Resources Officer

Anne Rush started as our Interim Chief HR Officer in October, 2024. Before joining Bay Cove, Anne was the Founder and CEO of an HR consulting firm, Elasta Consulting. In her professional life, Anne has been passionate about supporting the talent needs of non-profit organizations with disability and mental health services through her consulting and Board work.

Before consulting, Anne held executive roles in HR, operations, and technology. She holds her bachelor's degree from Boston College and master's degree from Harvard University. Anne is recognized as an HR thought leader. She has been featured in various publications and speaking venues including Harvard University, global HR conferences, Boston Business Journal, and Entrepreneur.

Before stepping into her new, interim role, Anne served nearly 20 years on the Board of Advocates and then Bay Cove Human Services’ Board of Directors. She also supports the entrepreneurial and small business community. Anne volunteers with Startup Boston and has served on the National Small Business Association Leadership Council for the last 3 years.