Vanessa leads the place management and organizational development portfolio at Uncommon Bridges. Her experience in place management includes work in strategic planning, district authorizations, building communication programs, and community engagement. Vanessa thrives when helping others develop organizational strategy and vision and realize growth. She is passionate about developing high-performing teams with strong collaboration and is committed to building prosperous and welcoming places. Vanessa has lived in the great cities of Columbus, Ohio; Washington, D.C; and currently resides in sunny Austin, Texas. She holds a B.A in Strategic Communication from The Ohio State University.