Vanessa Delnavaz

Vanessa Delnavaz is an experienced professional in invertebrate zoology, currently serving as the Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center, overseeing the Invertebrate Zoology department and managing a collection of 2.5 million invertebrate specimens. Vanessa also held the position of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Liaison. Prior experience includes roles as a Data and Administrative Clerk at the Santa Barbara Audubon Society and various positions in notable institutions such as The University of Kansas, American Museum of Natural History, and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Vanessa holds a Master's degree in Museum Studies from The University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from the University of California, Santa Cruz.