Vanessa is an analyst with Dalberg Advisors-Kigali, where she has worked in the areas of health, agriculture, and digital space. During her time in college, she was extensively involved in various programs to promote education as a student ambassador, a teacher assistant, a tutor, a facilitator within the Honors College, and a student mentor. Vanessa graduated as a distinguished scholar, with a B.S in Economics from Washington State University. She plans to continue working on sustainable social impact projects and she aspires to serve with other African leaders to make sure efficient policies are advanced for better standards of living in African countries. In her free time, she likes making new friends, riding a bicycle, and photography.