Anna Hallowell (November 1, 1831 – April 6, 1905) was an American education reformer, feminist, anti slavery activist, and welfare worker.

[2][3][4] Hallowell became the first women chosen to be a member of the board of public education where she remained for fourteen years.

In 1882 she was made chair of the committee of women visitors for Philadelphia county, a position she held for seventeen years.

[2][4] Aware of her position in society, Hallowell used her status to found the Civic club, aimed at organizing upper-class women into a power for social reform.

[2][4] Hallowell died at her home, 908 Clinton Street in Philadelphia on April 6, 1905, of heart disease and bronchitis.