Vanessa Richardson

Vanessa (McDermott) Richardson is a seasoned Risk Management Manager at AECOM, known for linking organizational values to risk-informed decision-making. With a background as a Director of Operations and Project Manager at Red Cashew and experience in the US Army as an Air & Ground Maintenance and Logistics Officer, Vanessa has developed a diverse skill set in leadership and operational excellence. They previously operated as an Independent Consultant at Cygnal Consulting LLC, specializing in risk and decision-making advisory. Vanessa holds a degree in Environmental Geography & Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and has completed the Air Logistics and Operations Course.