is a public policy consultant and community activist dedicated to creating strategic management strategies for public entities, non-profits, and political candidates. She is also dedicated to increasing visibility of constituent issues through her relationships and work with these same organizations/entities/individuals. Vanessa takes a unique and aggressive approach to civic education, issue visi
bility, community engagement, and public policy assessment - whether she's wearing her consultant hat or her activist hat. She has served as a consultant for the Republican Party of Florida and was the lead data manager for the "YES to Recall Mayor Carlos Alvarez" led by auto dealer owner Norman Braman. Vanessa is the President of Miami Voice PAC, which led the effort to successfully recall 18-year veteran Commissioner Natacha Seijas. Miami Voice PAC led a campaign that won with nearly 88% of the vote. She served as the campaign manager for the Honorable Veronica Diaz, who now serves in Florida’s 11th Circuit Court, winning against long-term politician Renier Diaz de la Portilla. She worked as the Communications Director at the FIU Metropolitan Center from 2005-2009, where she also served as a Project Manager for public policy studies and assessments for counties, municipalities and the State of Florida. Since 2020, Vanessa has returned to her activist roots by using her experience, knowledge, and passion to serve to help Floridians navigate COVID-19 Pandemic Assistance Programs, such as Unemployment, Emergency Assistance, and Homeowners Disaster Assistance. For over two years, Vanessa has helped struggling Floridians advocate for themselves, their rights, and benefits - free of charge. She confronts the State of Florida on a daily basis in order to assist Florida’s families. She has served as a member of the Miami-Dade County Climate Change Task Force, the Miami-Dade County Equal Opportunity Board, and the Strong Families Committee of the Miami Gardens Junior Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she is a Blogger for HuffPost Miami and has been a contributing writer to Miami.com/Miami Herald and Miami.com en Español as well as AMBIENTE Magazine, a committee member to SAVE Dade Foundation’s Communications and Marketing Committee, and host committee member of the “Black Crossroads” at the Historical Museum of South Florida. She has been voted "Best Citizen" by the Miami New Times and one LightFM's 2021 Inspirational Women. She often serves as an administrative policy expert for media outlets throughout Florida and the country.
