Vanessa Ford is an experienced professional with a diverse background in travel planning, membership management, and administrative support. Currently serving as an Independent Travel Agent at InteleTravel.com, Vanessa specializes in group trips, weddings, and cruises. As a Membership Processing Manager for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), responsibilities include overseeing daily membership processing and collaborating on retention and recruitment strategies. Additionally, Vanessa operates as an Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics, focusing on customer service in skincare and makeup. Previous roles include Accounting Billing Associate at TriMark USA, Administrative Aide III at CMT SERVICES, Inc., and various administrative positions at organizations such as the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the American Correctional Association. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Bowie State University.
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) leads in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle-level principals and other education leaders in their commitment for all children. In 2008, NAESP embarked on an ambitious—and achievable—strategic plan to best lead, serve, and support elementary and middle-level principals today and in the future. NAESP will strive to continue to be principal-led, member-driven, and business-focused. A core focus of our work will be to ensure that principals have what they need to lead learning communities. NAESP is committed to providing the research, tools, learning experiences, and networking that enable our members to understand and prepare students to be highly adaptive learners in a rapidly changing world.