Vanessa is the Executive Director for the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International & Immigrant Affairs where she oversees the City’s international strategy and global positioning, as well as expanding outreach efforts to improve the day-to-day lives of immigrant Atlantans. Under her leadership, the city has strengthened ties with local, national, and international partners around diplomacy, trade, education, culture, sports, technology, foreign-born communities, and attracting international events.

Vanessa has participated in numerous international missions across the globe to further economic and diplomatic partnerships and to elevate Atlanta’s presence internationally. She has launched inaugural programs to support businesses in their international expansion, startups, and female entrepreneurs, and promoted a global campaign to empower women and young girls.

Vanessa is a recipient of the French National Order of Merit with the rank of Knight from the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. She was recognized by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia and is part of Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business Class of 2022 40 Under 40. Vanessa serves as Board Member to the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, La French Tech Atlanta, and the French American Chamber of Commerce. She is also an Advisory Board member to the Atlanta Global Studies Center, Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week, and a member of the Francophone-Atlanta Committee. She is a fluent speaker in English, Spanish, French, and limited German.