Hi, I’m Vanessa

I’m a communications strategist, storyteller, and former school PR professional who believes that good communication isn’t just about information, it’s about connection.

I’ve spent years helping school districts and organizations navigate everything from everyday messaging to high-stakes moments, always with one goal: build trust through clear, thoughtful communication.

When I’m not working, you can find me volunteering at grief camps for kids, writing on Substack, or probably overthinking a sentence until it feels exactly right.

A young woman with long, wavy red hair, wearing large brown glasses and a dark blouse with an orange floral pattern, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

I bring a mix of strategy and execution, which means I don’t just help you plan… I help you do.

My work is grounded in:

  • Empathy (because people come first)

  • Clarity (because confusion is the enemy)

  • Creativity (because storytelling matters)

  • Real-world experience (because theory only goes so far)

My approach

PR and communications since 2014

  • Crisis communications experience (fires, COVID, school incidents)

  • Award-winning work (NSPRA Award of Merit, CalSPRA Rising Star)

  • Trusted partner to districts and organizations across the country

Experience Snapshot

Let’s work Together

If you’re looking for someone who cares as much about your message as you do, I’d love to connect and make magic together.