Vanessa Bender

Vanessa Bender is an experienced event and program manager with a diverse background in executive support, logistics, and client engagement across various high-profile organizations. Vanessa's career includes roles at the Make-A-Wish Foundation as a Program Intern, where recruitment and relationship management were key responsibilities, and as an Assistant Event Coordinator at Trina Schmidt Weddings, assisting with day-of logistics and client interactions. Experience at Google spans multiple positions, including Events and Logistics Manager for Google BrandLab and Executive Briefing Manager, where Vanessa facilitated high-level client meetings and events. At Facebook, Vanessa focused on community building for small businesses, and at Stripe, engaged in global executive field efforts. An educational background in Psychology from the University of San Francisco complements a training in aviation as a private pilot, showcasing a well-rounded skill set.