She was the highest-ranking woman at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), when she served as deputy regional administrator from 1962 to 1964, and from 1966 to 1971.

From 1964 to 1966, she was appointed director of New York City's Anti-Poverty Operations Board, under mayor Robert F. Wagner.

[5] From 1964 to 1966,[6] she was appointed director of New York City's Anti-Poverty Operations Board,[1] under mayor Robert F.

[7][8][9] In 1968, she was named the Seagram Vanguard Society Award winner, and Woman of the Year by the National Urban League.

[1][12] Anne Mason Roberts died in 1971, aged 61 years, at her home in New York City.