Vanessa Cristina Saunders

Vanessa Cristina Saunders has extensive work experience in the field of learning and development, human resources, and operational readiness.

Vanessa Cristina'smost recent role was as the People Experience Lead - Shipboard at Explora Journeys, where they led the onboard Learning and Development function, focused on delivering learning initiatives and promoting crew engagement and welfare.

Before that, Vanessa worked as a Learning and Development Manager at Carnival Cruise Line, facilitating new-hire orientation, safety trainings, and learning programs.

Vanessa Cristina also has experience as a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Coordinator and Human Resources Coordinator at MSA Human Resources.

Prior to their time at MSA, Vanessa worked as an HR Training Coordinator/Engagement Specialist at Carnival Cruise Line, facilitating orientation and safety trainings.

Vanessa Cristina also had roles as an HR Coordinator and Operational Readiness & Training Coordinator at the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, where they managed training schedules and logistics for thousands of volunteers and developed training management systems.

Vanessa has worked as an Independent HR Consultant, where they provided HR department start-up services and managed recruitment processes, corporate events, and training planning.

Vanessa Cristina also worked as an HR Development Coordinator at Grupo Queiroz Galvão, where they developed international mobility programs and multicultural awareness training.

Early in their career, Vanessa worked as a Workforce Training Coordinator at the Rio 2007 Organizing Committee of the Pan American and Parapan American Games, overseeing the training of thousands of employees, volunteers, and suppliers.

Vanessa Cristina Saunders has a strong education history in various fields of study. Vanessa Cristina obtained their Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Universidade Gama Filho, where they studied from 1991 to 1996. Vanessa Cristina went on to pursue a Graduate degree (Lato Sensu) in Strategic Management at Universidade Candido Mendes between 1999 and 2000.

Continuing their educational journey, Vanessa enrolled in Uniamérica from 2022 to 2023, where they completed two separate Graduate degrees (Lato Sensu). The first one focused on Leadership and People Management, while the second one centered around Positive Psychology and Coaching. These programs equipped Vanessa with advanced knowledge and skills in these respective fields.

Vanessa Cristina Saunders's diverse education history demonstrates their commitment to continuous learning and personal growth.