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InvestorDirector of Communication at Lightship Capital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About
Vanessa is Chief Communications Strategist at Lightship Foundation, where she works on brand development and communications for technology startups. Her background includes data storytelling in market research, developing early public guidance on algorithm bias and risks associated with facial recognition technology in law enforcement alongside the founder of Kairos, and directing communications for technology conferences including Black Tech Week and Michigan Tech Week. She has taught brand communications workshops at Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and Howard University's Howard Entertainment program, was named to BTPRS 2024's list of top PR professionals in tech and venture capital, and presented "Death in Color: Understanding Black American Funeral Culture" at the NFDA National Conference.
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Experience
- Lightship FoundationChief Communications Strategistcurrent2018 — presentCincinnati, OH
- KairosDirector of Communications2015 — 2018Miami, Florida, United States
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Vanessa?
- Vanessa is Chief Communications Strategist at Lightship Foundation, where she works on brand development and communications for technology startups. Her background includes data storytelling in market research, developing early public guidance on algorithm bias and risks associated with facial recognition technology in law enforcement alongside the founder of Kairos, and directing communications for technology conferences including Black Tech Week and Michigan Tech Week. She has taught brand communications workshops at Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and Howard University's Howard Entertainment program, was named to BTPRS 2024's list of top PR professionals in tech and venture capital, and presented "Death in Color: Understanding Black American Funeral Culture" at the NFDA National Conference.
- Where does Vanessa work?
- Vanessa is Director of Communication at Lightship Capital.
- Where did Vanessa go to school?
- Vanessa studied at John A Gupton College of Mortuary Studies (Associate of Science - AS, Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer); Penn State University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, American History (United States)).
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