A long time UFDC member, Ann G. Hays is a member and past president of the Derby City Doll Club of Region 8. She is a licensed auctioneer with specialty training in antique and collectible dolls and toys. She has been a UFDC judge for 20 years. She has published numerous articles and has served as an appraiser for the PBS series, "Antiques Roadshow." She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a bachelor's and master's degrees.

An experienced presenter, Ann serves as a guest lecturer for clubs, museums, and historic homes. Her topics include the "History of Antique Dolls," "Costuming" and "Life of the Victorian Lady" and the Victorian period. She has been a UFDC Convention seminar presenter and has attended numerous UFDC Conventions.

Ann meets the UFDC Bylaws requirements for Regional Director as she lives in Region 8, belongs to a UFDC Club in the region and has agreed to serve the remainder of the vacant RD8 term.