AnnMarie French is a communications and strategy consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with the nonprofit and government sectors. Based on the NH Seacoast, AnnMarie works with nonprofits and organizations to develop strategic plans and communications strategies to reach their target audiences.

Much of her career has focused on the intersections of the nonprofit and government sectors and the impact of public policy on our daily lives.

AnnMarie served as the executive director of the NH Fiscal Policy Institute for five years and as its communications manager for four years prior. She served six years as a communications specialist with the New Hampshire Municipal Association (and former Local Government Center), serving as associate editor of New Hampshire Town and City Magazine and as editor in chief. Prior to moving to NH in 2004, she held communications roles for the City of Boston, including the Department of Neighborhood Development where she supported the business development and housing divisions.

AnnMarie served on the Board of Directors for Families in Transition from 2017 to March 2023, also serving on the NHCEH Board until March 2023.

In April 2023, AnnMarie was appointed as the interim director for NHCEH, assisting the Board of Directors in navigating a period of transition and restructuring to an independently operated organization. She rejoined the NHCEH Board in September 2024 and currently chairs the Sustainability Committee.

AnnMarie holds a Master of Business Administration from Plymouth State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alfred University. She is a graduate of Leadership NH Class of 2017.