Vanessa Buffry

Vanessa Buffry has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Vanessa currently works at Pearson as the Senior Manager of Strategic Funding since May 2023, previously holding the position of Manager of Strategic Funding from June 2022 to May 2023. Prior to working at Pearson, they were the Principal at Pivot Strategy, LLC starting from August 2021. Before that, they served as the School Director at Wilkinsburg School District from November 2021 to July 2022. Vanessa also worked at Neighborhood Allies as the Director of Digital Inclusion from June 2020 to September 2021, and as the Senior Program Manager of Digital Inclusion from January 2020 to June 2020. Additionally, they were a Strategy and Resource Development Consultant at Neighborhood Allies from October 2018 to January 2020. Earlier in their career, Vanessa worked as the Bosch Team Coordinator and Innovation Consultant at Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business from January 2019 to May 2019, and as a Strategy Consultant at YWCA Greater Pittsburgh from August 2018 to January 2019. Vanessa also has experience in the education sector, including roles as the Social Sciences Department Head and IB History and TOK Teacher at Open Gate School from August 2014 to March 2018. Vanessa's early work experience includes serving as the Team Leader and Research Assistant at Cold War History Research Center from May 2013 to December 2013, and as an Economic Governance Intern at Heinrich Böll Foundation North America from January 2013 to May 2013.

Vanessa Buffry has a diverse education history. Vanessa obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy in 2019. Prior to that, they pursued a Master's Degree in History at Central European University from 2013 to 2014. In 2010, Vanessa earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Relations and Affairs from American University. Vanessa also completed a certificate program in Czech History and European Integration from Prague University of Economics and Business in 2012. Vanessa's high school education took place at Cherry Creek High School until 2010. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications throughout their career. These include Communication Skills for Business (CSB) - Professional Communication from Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business in February 2023, Accredited Financial Counselor® from AFCPE® (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®) in January 2022, and Becoming a Leader: Developing your Style and Making Sound Decisions from Harvard University School of Continuing Education in June 2021. Vanessa has also completed the Real Estate CoPowerment Series, although the specific details about the institution and the time of completion are not provided.