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Ann Santen was born on May 23, 1938 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is married to Harry Santen and has three children--Edward, Sally, and Matthew.

Santen worked for WGUC Public Radio for 13 years. She served as Music Director from 1979 to 1989 and was appointed station manage in the summer of 1989. . She has been a long time advocate for modern classical music. Modern classical composer Elliot Carter wrote a piece in tribute to Ann Santen titled Enchanted Preludes for her 50th birthday.

Ann Santen headed the search committee for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Louis Langree was hired and began conducting in the 2013-2014 season.

Santen serves on the board of the Archeological Institute of America and was the vice-president of Local Societies. She is the recipient of the 2014 Artemis Joukowsky Distinguished Service award given to recipient each year who epitomizes being an archeological volunteer.