Raised in a small town in Upstate New York, Vanessa had always had an interest in the film industry. At a young age, Vanessa started making short films with friends and family and always enjoyed editing and directing. After graduation, she left New York and moved to Florida. She received her AA at St. Petersburg College. Vanessa is a Senior pursuing her BFA in Film and Media Arts at the University of Tampa. She hopes to become a director and inspire small-town kids to pursue their big-city dreams. Vanessa is a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays and Chelsea F.C.