Vera Gillespie

Vera Gillespie currently serves as Chief of Staff and Producer at Envoy, where collaboration with teams of negotiators, mediators, and creatives occurs to facilitate leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions. Prior to Envoy, Vera held the position of Director at Canvas, an urban retreat center, and managed special events at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. Vera's career commenced in public relations and communications roles at companies such as CBRE and Ledbury, alongside establishing a foundational retail background at Nordstrom. Vera holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Virginia Commonwealth University, contributing to a diverse skill set in event promotion and media relations throughout various internships and roles in the fashion and arts sectors.