Vanessa manages operations and client relations for the Investor Education team at 500. She ensures each Venture Capital Unlocked program runs smoothly while coordinating logistics and communications with various partners. In addition, she works closely with program participants throughout the recruitment, application, and interview process.

Before joining 500, she worked in economic development, sales, and team training for an e-commerce business, and most recently, event and project management for a foundation. 

She graduated with a B.A. in the Program of Liberal Studies from the University of Notre Dame. 

Vanessa manages operations and client relations for the Investor Education team at 500. She ensures each Venture Capital Unlocked program runs smoothly while coordinating logistics and communications with various partners. In addition, she works closely with program participants throughout the recruitment, application, and interview process.

Before joining 500, she worked in economic development, sales, and team training for an e-commerce business, and most recently, event and project management for a foundation. 

She graduated with a B.A. in the Program of Liberal Studies from the University of Notre Dame. 

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