Vanessa was born in San Francisco and was raised in the Bay Area. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Decision Sciences. She was the unofficial Director of Social Activities for the Decision Sciences Student Association and is still friends with most of the members.
Vanessa began her career in insurance in 2015. She earned her Property & Casualty Broker-Agent license and then a Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist designation. She has experience managing policies for Architects and Engineers and Real Estate and Hospitality clients among a variety of other clientele.
Vanessa has a passion for learning, teaching, and innovation. She always looks for ways to improve her efficiency and often becomes the unofficial trainer wherever she works. Her attention to detail and organizational skills are her greatest strengths.
During her free time, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her family and friends watching movies, eating good food, and playing board games. She also loves to travel with her partner, Loren. After a very long engagement, they are finally getting married in November of 2022 in Monterey.