FIRST
Vanessa Goldschneider, CMP, is an experienced Senior Project Manager in Events at FIRST since September 2019, with a strong background in event management and corporate communications. Previously, Vanessa worked as a Consultant in Venue Procurement at BCD Meetings & Events and as an Events Manager at athenahealth, where responsibilities included sourcing, venue procurement, contract negotiation, and logistics coordination for events aligned with marketing strategies. Earlier in the career, Vanessa served as the Events and Public Relations Manager at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, overseeing logistics for corporate hospitality events and managing budgets up to $500,000. Vanessa's experience also includes developing marketing materials and contributing to company newsletters. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from American University and a Master of Arts from Fordham University.