Vanessa Whang

Vanessa Whang is a seasoned consultant and program designer with extensive experience in the arts and philanthropy sector. Currently serving as the Bay Area Creative Corps Program Design Consultant at the San Francisco Foundation, Vanessa leads program design for a significant arts initiative in collaboration with the California Arts Council. Vanessa's consulting firm has engaged with numerous organizations, including the Akonadi Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, offering expertise in grantmaking and project development. Previous roles include Senior Program Consultant for the Oakland Fund for Public Innovation, where Vanessa developed the Cultural Strategists-in-Government Program, and Director of Programs at Cal Humanities, providing strategic direction for diverse initiatives. With educational credentials from the University of California, Berkeley, including an A.B. in Interdisciplinary Studies and Ph.D. studies in Philosophy, Vanessa Whang's career exemplifies a commitment to promoting equity and innovation in the arts.