Vanessa Barker

Vanessa Barker is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as Lead Product Manager at ChargeItSpot, Vanessa is focused on developing device-management kiosk software for a growth-stage B2B product. Previously, as Product Manager at Pawsible Inc., Vanessa co-founded and led a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting service dog nonprofits, successfully raising and awarding over $150,000 in grants. Vanessa also held the position of Chief of Staff at Impilo, overseeing operations and business development for an early-stage B2B healthcare tech company, and co-founded Financial Guardian at Zebra Startup Studio, concentrating on consumer fintech. Vanessa earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a focus on Neurobiology & Physiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from the University of Maryland.