Prior to joining UNG in 2002, she served as an adjunct instructor at Brenau University and instructor of community education for Hall County. Prior to entering the field of education, Anthony began her career at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA as a financial analyst and also served as a financial services project specialist and educational programs assistant prior to moving to Gainesville where she worked at Northeast Georgia Medical Center as a physician referral coordinator and membership coordinator for senior partners.