Vanessa Spatafora

Vanessa Spatafora is a seasoned professional in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with a strong educational background.

She holds a Diversity & Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University ILR School and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from Suffolk University.

Vanessa has held key leadership roles at top companies, showcasing her expertise in driving DEI initiatives.

Currently, she serves as the Senior DEI Program Manager at Prime Video & Amazon Studios, where she leads efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization.

Prior to her current role, Vanessa was the Director of Inclusion, Equity & Belonging at DraftKings Inc., where she spearheaded strategic DEI programs.

Her experience also includes roles such as Sr. Program Manager of Inclusion, Equity + Belonging at DraftKings Inc., Manager of Diversity + Inclusion at Goodwin, and Diversity + Inclusion Specialist at Goodwin.

Vanessa Spatafora's career journey includes positions at renowned companies like Deloitte Consulting and Monitor Group in Knowledge Management roles.

Additionally, she has a background in Learning and Development, having worked as a Learning and Development Coordinator at Suffolk Construction and in Residence Life at Suffolk University.