Vanessa Oshiro

Vanessa Oshiro is an experienced Human Resources professional currently serving as the Human Resources Operations Manager at National University since April 2020. Prior to this role, Vanessa held key positions at the Leichtag Foundation, including HR and Organizational Development Manager, where core Human Resources functions and organizational development initiatives were strategically planned and guided. Additionally, Vanessa started at the Leichtag Foundation as Grants and Operations Manager, overseeing a $10M grant budget and managing nonprofit startup processes. Previous experience includes roles at the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego as Grants Officer and at The San Diego Foundation as Grants and Donor Relations Manager, focusing on grant-making and regulatory compliance. Vanessa holds a Master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership & Management from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Irvine.