Vanessa Showalter

Vanessa Showalter, M.A., is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in public relations and crisis communications. Currently serving as Senior Communications Director at Crisis Text Line, Vanessa has previously held significant roles, including PR Consultant at The Hoyt Organization and Director of Public Relations for North America at Allied Universal, where responsibilities included managing communications during a major acquisition. Vanessa founded V/S Communications, a public relations firm, and has also worked as a Media Relations Specialist for Anton Communications Inc. and as Director of Marketing for Health Ultimate Global. Educational background includes a Master’s degree in Communications/Public Relations and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in English, both from California State University institutions. Additionally, Vanessa has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor, teaching courses on public relations and crisis communications.