Vanessa Cuarenta

Vanessa Cuarenta is an equity-driven education leader with over 10 years of experience in transforming schools. They currently serve as the Director of Early Learning at The Commit Partnership and are pursuing a Doctor of Education in PK-12 Educational Leadership at Texas Christian University. Previously, Vanessa held various positions at Fort Worth ISD, including Assistant Principal and Director of Elementary Emergent Bilingual Programs. With expertise in K-12 academics and a focus on improving student outcomes, they champion emergent bilinguals and early learning initiatives. Vanessa also holds a Master of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California.