Vanessa McFarlane

Vanessa McFarlane has a diverse work experience in various roles. Vanessa started their career at PRO2CEO as a Marketing Assistant, where they designed a climate action marketing campaign and improved internal communications in promotional campaigns. Vanessa then worked at Difference Makers LLC as a Financial Operations Specialist, managing and analyzing corporate contracts. Vanessa then moved on to Juniperseed Mercantile as a Production Assistant, where they produced sustainable and organic products, reduced waste, and educated customers on zero-waste design. Vanessa then joined The Pledgettes as a Marketing Operations Coordinator, managing social media, generating membership fees, and creating educational blog content. Currently, they are working at Cantaloupe Inc as a Business and Revenue Operations Lead, leading cross-functional collaboration, managing a team, and optimizing revenue and billing processes.

Vanessa McFarlane holds a Master's of Science degree in Sport Management from Florida State University, which they obtained from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Smith College from 2011 to 2015, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Exercise Science. In addition to their education, Vanessa has obtained several certifications, including ESG Investing from the CFA Institute and Advanced Wilderness First Aid from NOLS, both obtained in 2022. Vanessa has also acquired certifications in Avalanche Rescue Course (AIARE 1) from Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides, Wilderness First Aid from Wilderness Medical Society, and Search Engine Optimization Fundamentals and Introduction to Search Engine Optimization from Coursera, all obtained between 2020 and 2022. Lastly, they completed The Health Effects of Climate Change course offered by HarvardX through edX in 2020.