“While serving on the Board of Dress for Success, I have always appreciated being in a position to see the actual impact and the difference being an ally can make on another person’s life.
Whether volunteering, raising funds for programs or experiencing the honor of serving on the Board, the return on the effort you put in comes back tenfold when you see and hear how Dress for Success has assisted our Clients”
— Marc Crayton
Board of Directors, 2017-2023 | Governance Chair
Head of Underwriter Development and Engagement, North America Financial Lines, AIG
Pictured: Anita Battle on far right, with Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose Board Members.
“Anita represents grace, dignity, truth, kindness, compassion and courage. She is willing to say the hard thing because she believes it's the right thing. She leads with kindness and practices compassion, and she knows that empathy is key for humanity. Anita walks in this world with dignity and grace, and invites us to connect with her in meaningful ways. Getting to know Anita through the Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose Board has been inspiring and energizing - she creates space for others and in doing so, oftentimes puts herself second...or third...or beyond.
And so, dear Anita, my friend and someone I admire on many levels, I wish for you only the best! I thank you for making space for me, for inspiring me, supporting me and reminding me that I am enough, just as you do for our incredible clients. I hope you take the time to pour into yourself the way you pour into others and I hope we'll enjoy a fun day of discovery, art & adventure together soon! Cheers to you. In gratitude, Traci.”
- Traci Schmitz, Leader of VIBE Experience, Workday
Board of Directors (2022-present)
“Anita is a wonderful leader who leads with kindness, compassion, and grace. Her passion for Dress for Success and her unwavering commitment to the well-being of our staff, clients, and volunteers have been evident in everything she does. Over the past few years, I have been fortunate to learn from Anita and benefit from her mentorship. Her guidance, wisdom, and encouragement have had a lasting impact on me, both personally and professionally.
Anita, I am incredibly lucky to have a friend, mentor, and confidante like you. Thank you for your leadership, support, and the example you set for all of us. I wish you all the best in this next chapter and hope it is filled with wonderful adventures, good health, happiness, and plenty of laughter.”
Godavari Ghosh, Director of Operations & Programs, Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose
Anita Battle Bio- I am a community advocate, serving on the Board of Advisors for LMU Career & Development, the Executive Board for Dress for Success SF/SJ since 2023, and also a Board Member for the City of Alameda Library and the CA Bureau of Consumer Affairs.