Anna Blue has joined RTRX as senior strategic advisor. In this role, Blue will help guide the continued evolution of RTRX, providing strategic insight to expand its reach, elevate its impact, and build on its unique role as a platform for leadership, innovation, and wellbeing.
RTRX is driven by a unique partnership between Rockbridge, Pelotonia and the Columbus Partnership. One hundred percent of RTRX proceeds support Pelotonia’s cancer research, with more than $7 million invested to date.
RTRX redefines the conference experience – it brings together a diverse community of curious, purpose-driven leaders from startups to Fortune 500 companies and across 28 states. Through thought-provoking programming and immersive connection, RTRX helps attendees grow their leadership, expand their network, and invest in what matters most: themselves, their people, and a brighter future.
“RTRX was built to convene the inherently curious – people who want to challenge the status quo, lead with purpose, and create real change,” Jimmy Merkel, co-founder and CEO of Rockbridge and founder of RTRX, said in a statement. “Anna embodies that mission. She brings unmatched experience and a passion for impact that will help shape the future of RTRX and amplify its reach.”
Blue brings a wealth of experience in leading change through social impact most recently as the President of the AHLA Foundation, where she significantly grew and elevated critical initiatives such as ForWard and No Room for Trafficking, as well as the organization’s academic and workforce development programs. Prior to joining hospitality industry, Blue held leadership positions with Girl Up at the United Nation’s Foundation, Tech Coalition and The Female Quotient. Blue's expertise in building movements, shaping national conversations, and driving systems-level impact aligns seamlessly with RTRX’s mission to convene and inspire changemakers.
“Anna’s career has been rooted in transformation,” said Suraj Hinduja, managing director of RTRX. “Her ability to connect vision with execution, spark innovation, and build meaningful partnerships will be instrumental as we continue to grow RTRX as a space for connection, bold thinking, and impact.
"RTRX’s mission of ‘priming optimists for action’ speaks directly to the ethos of my career,” said Anna Blue. “I’m thrilled to join this incredible team and help shape an experience and a community that inspires people to lead with purpose, challenge the status quo, and create lasting change."