Vanessa Byrne

Vanessa Byrne is an accomplished fundraising professional with extensive experience in the nonprofit sector. Currently serving as the Head of Fundraising at Youth Off The Streets since January 2024, Vanessa has previously held leadership roles at the Australian Red Cross, Autism Spectrum Australia, and CanTeen, where significant innovations in direct marketing were implemented to enhance fundraising efforts. With a foundation in marketing and communications from KDC Consulting and strategic planning expertise gained at Pareto Fundraising, Vanessa possesses a diverse skill set that has been further honed through consulting work and management positions throughout a successful career. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communications from Western Sydney University.