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Vanessa joins the Tower ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ from Phoenix, Arizona! Born and raised in the Valley of the Sun, she has 8 years of higher ed experience, specializing in academic services, student engagement, and program development. A proud first-generation college graduate and two-time alumna of Arizona State University, she holds a Master’s in Higher and Postsecondary Education, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminology.

Most recently, she served as Assistant Director of Academic Services for the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, where she led a team of Academic Advisors and managed strategic retention initiatives for first-year business students. She brings experience in developing high-impactful programming and fostering strong collaborations with campus partners and key stakeholders.

Now transitioning to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Methodist University, she is eager to collaborate with university partners and bring her background and enthusiasm to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Her passion for higher education is rooted in her own student experience and the support of inspiring mentors who shaped her path. She is eager to pay that forward by challenging and guiding the future leaders of tomorrow.