With over 15 years of expertise in health marketing, communications, and educational programming, Vanessa currently serves as the Director of Communications, Alumni Engagement, and Project Implementation at Health Career Connection. In this role, she spearheads the creation and execution of dynamic communication strategies and innovative programs that engage and support HCC’s network of interns, industry partners, donors, and over 5,400 alumni. Read More
With a proven track record of driving impactful change, Vanessa is dedicated to advancing health leadership and fostering meaningful partnerships in the industry. Her professional journey includes serving as Assistant Vice President of Marketing & External Affairs at COPE Health Solutions. She has also held leadership roles across administration, development, government relations, event management, and board development.
A passionate advocate for health leadership, Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California. She is an alumna of the Coro Executive Fellows Program, Leadership LA (2013), and the Riordan Fellowship. Vanessa is a former president of Women in Health Administration of Southern California (WHA) and has contributed to boards for the National Forum for Latino Healthcare Executives (NFLHE) SoCal and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE SoCal).
