Vanessa has a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies with a focus in Food Policy & Law from Harvard University. She graduated with high honors and achieved distinctions for her thesis research, including a fellowship at the University of Cambridge. Vanessa believes in interdisciplinary growth, using knowledge from a variety of disciplines to spur personal development, particularly during the college admissions journey. She has practiced this herself, working in a variety of fields such as education, politics, and business. Her experiences include working in the Massachusetts Senate, Harvard Medical School, the 2020 Biden Campaign, and starting her own real estate development business. She is excited to help students find meaning through the inner exploration of writing.
