Anne grew up in the Pacific NW and boating with her family and observing Orca whales. She studied biology in university. She trained domestic and wild animals for movies and TV for over 20 years.

Anne has been living in Panama since 2004 and is married to a man from a local indigenous tribe, who still live in traditional villages deep in the rain forest of Panama. Anne pioneered the whale watching industry in Panama. Anne created Whale and Dolphin Wisdom Retreats to help others learn about, learn wisdom from and connect deeply with dolphins, whales, nature and themselves.