Vanessa Fajardo

Vanessa Fajardo is an experienced operations and administration professional currently serving as the Director of Operations and Administration at Gardens of Golden Gate Park since March 2022, following a long tenure in the same role at the Conservatory of Flowers from October 2010 to March 2022. Vanessa's expertise includes improving operational systems, overseeing customer support processes, and managing relationships with external partners. Prior experience includes roles as a Personal Assistant in a Private Household, Mobile Pet Groomer, and Service Coordinator at the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society. Vanessa holds an Executive MBA from the University of San Francisco, as well as dual Bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts and Arts from San Francisco State University.