Vanessa has built her professional career within the international realm. She is responsible for showcasing Denver on the global stage and attracting foreign direct investment to Denver. Vanessa is an avid traveler, speaks French and has lived in France as well as Switzerland, where she worked in international sport for several years. She’s also worked on other professional international sporting events in rugby, cycling and for the Olympic Games (Torino and Rio). Prior to joining the City of Denver, Vanessa lived in Chicago for a decade working in international trade and development within the agriculture sector. She is a Denver native.