Vanessa Crews

Vanessa Crews is a highly educated professional with a background in International Relations, Politics, and Development.

She holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Kent, a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Stonehill College, and also studied Politics at Stellenbosch University.

With a diverse career, Vanessa has held leadership roles in various organizations, including her current position as Managing Director of Development and Communications at City Year.

Previously, she served as a Senior Consultant at Recreative Strategies, Director of Development at AIGA Design, and Associate Principal/Director of Business Development at Cerami & Associates, Inc.

Her experience also includes roles such as Associate Director of Individual Giving at 92nd Street Y, Interim Director of Development at CFY, and Assistant Director of Development at The New School.

Additionally, Vanessa has held positions like Senior Manager of Business Development at SOM, Development Director at AIA NY Center for Architecture, and Senior Development Officer in Corporate Relations at Seeds of Peace.

Furthermore, she has worked as a Fundraising Manager at the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation and as a Graduate Communications Intern at AmCham Belgium.

Vanessa Crews' diverse experience in development, communications, and fundraising showcases her expertise in these areas, making her a valuable asset to any organization she is a part of.