With a passion for television news and all things media, Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from California State University, Northridge, and a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
She has experience producing short-form video packages tailored for television news, in-depth long-form videos with a documentary-style approach, and audio production for radio news and character-driven podcasting.
Vanessa thrives on the challenge of bringing stories to life. She holds skills to craft narrative stories with a multifaceted approach, ranging from pitching, storyboarding, shooting, and scriptwriting to the detailed nuances of editing, scoring, sound design, and final production. She strives to deliver compelling visual or audio narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Her journey in journalism has equipped her with the necessary understanding of the impact that well-told stories can have on viewers.
Her portfolio includes a co-reported and produced investigative true crime podcast episode published on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, along with her variety of in-depth broadcast news reports and a short-form documentary.
