Biography
Vanessa Harris joined WomenVenture in October 2026 as the Advancement & Marketing Intern. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Vanessa likes to spend her time snowboarding, trying new food, and beading jewelry and accessories.
Vanessa is in her fourth and final year at the University of California-Los Angeles, where she is studying Public Affairs in the Luskin School of Public Affairs and minoring in American Indian Studies. Outside of class, Vanessa is president of the American Indian Student Association and a part of the Campus Retention Committee at UCLA. She is grateful for this opportunity with WomenVenture to connect with some incredible women and grow as a professional.