Vanessa Bishop

Vanessa Bishop currently serves as Chief Impact Officer at 10,000 Degrees, where responsibility includes overseeing college access, success, and career program enhancements to drive measurable student outcomes. Previously, Vanessa held the position of Chief Program Officer at the same organization, contributing to strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership. In addition, Vanessa is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Marin Court Appointed Special Advocates and the founder of My Forever Village. Experience also includes roles as Executive Director, Managing Director, and Program Director at Citizen Schools, where focus was on regional program design and implementation. Educational credentials include a Master’s Degree in School Leadership and Development from Harvard Graduate School of Education and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Walden University.