About Annette:
Annette was President of InHouse Survey (IHS) which is a leader in organizational assessments. Annette directed management and employee audits using a high-touch method resulting in highly accurate, meaningful information about the workplace climate. Annette led client engagements for mid- and large-sized organizations and has deep experience in healthcare and other service organizations, utilities, logistics, education, transportation, retail and manufacturing. Annette managed teams to identify strengths and opportunities of organizations regarding employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, diversity and inclusion, and communication; provides workable solutions that enhance employee experience, retention, management bench strength, succession planning, communication and overall effectiveness in the near term and mid-term. Annette also identified risks for litigation and outside intervention. She managed all aspects of NLRA union representation elections and labor relations scenarios. She is now president of Raggette Consulting.
Goals for the HKS BAA: I sought re-election to the Vice President position of the HKS BAA because of my deep interest in furthering the progress the Board has made in recent years. I have had the good fortune of serving with an outstanding, highly engaged Board dedicated to advancing the HKS BAA mission. As the HKS BAA Vice President, I am primarily responsible for programming and member engagement. I am proud to have been a part of the many successful virtual events over the past 18 months featuring notable Black alums and others who enlightened and inspired the BAA community with rich dialog. As a strong team, the BAA Board of Directors has grown the membership, enhanced our branding and reach, and deepened our connection to the faculty and Administration.
Connection with HKS: In addition to serving as the BAA VP, I was an active member of the Harvard Club of Austin for 16 years during which time I served in various capacities including as a member of the Board of Directors for 7 years, and as President for 3 years. I participated in Harvard’s Global Month of Service 8 years, chairing the event 5 times. For the past 3 years, I have been affiliated with the Harvard Club of Houston. In 2004, I chaired our official HKS 10-year class reunion. The alumni activity I enjoy most is working with young students as they prepare for college. I participated on the Schools and Scholarship Committee, interviewing candidates to Harvard College for the past 20 years, representing the College at college fairs and hosting numerous receptions for admitted students. It has been my pleasure and privilege to engage in outreach activities with both students and schools in disadvantaged communities to prepare students for college – as candidates to Harvard or elsewhere.
