Vanessa currently works at SEIU 1021 as their (first ever) Lead Digital Organizer where she is focusing on embedding digital strategy into their robust field organizing program. She has been a digital strategist, trainer, and consultant for the past decade across movements. Vanessa believes in order to be more equitable, effective, and efficient in the digital space, it’s important for organizers and communicators to come together to skillshare, discuss learnings, brainstorm, and network. When we stop asking each other questions and pushing to be better at what we do, we lose important battles for a better world! Vanessa is originally from Mississauga of the New Credit Territory also known as Ontario, Canada -- but now live in Oakland, California on Ohlone Territory.