Vanessa Pearce (Laino) is an experienced professional in partnerships, marketing, and administration, currently serving as the Partnerships, Marketing & Administration Officer at School Sport Victoria since November 2021. Previously, Vanessa held multiple roles at Belgravia Leisure from November 2014 to November 2021, including MOVE Sales & Guest Experience Manager and Aquatic Services Manager. In addition to extensive experience in sales and guest services, Vanessa founded Optimal Digital in March 2020 and completed internships at AAG Investment Management and Edendale Community Farm. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Agriculture in Production of Animal Health from the University of Melbourne, where education was pursued from 2015 to 2018. Prior academic training includes attendance at Luther College from 2009 to 2014.