Vanessa is a proud graduate of Equality Charter School High School, class of 2022. Vanessa is currently a junior at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York, where she is majoring in psychology. She is honored to be a Moynihan Public Service Fellow and serves as a student ambassador for the Volcker Alliance’s Next Generation Service Corps, representing the fellowship. Additionally, Vanessa holds the position of Chapter President for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, where she supports students across campus. In her free time, she is passionate about fitness and actively volunteers within the Bronx community.