Descalzo, Anne

Anne Descalzo is a champion of building relationships, developing culture, and conquering challenges. Known for her human-centered approach to leadership, Anne focuses on the power of individual wellness that leads to organizational well-being. She took a leap of faith in February 2020 — two weeks before the pandemic— to go heads down on the creation and building of what is now a successful scaling organization known as Clutch.

As the co-founder of Clutch, Anne provides strategic guidance and coaching at all levels, encouraging employees to lean into team strengths and build emotional intelligence, all while cultivating the core values of connection, drive, and optimism. She also is the co-founder and executive producer of BOLD, a speaker series focused on women telling vulnerable and empowering stories to inspire others.

In the community, Anne served as the 2019 Metro EDGE Program Chair, is a past Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce board member, and past board member for the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. In 2011, she received her BA from Sacramento State in Journalism, with a minor in Business. She graduated from Leadership Sacramento, class of 2015, and was honored by the Sacramento Business Journal as a “40 Under 40” in 2018.

In her precious free time, Anne enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and loves the tranquility of being outdoors – hiking, listening to podcasts, and raising a garden. She is often heard saying “I have a good podcast for that,” as a supportive tool for friends and family. Her passion lies in connecting others to the resources and people on their journey to success.