Vanessa Diaz (she/her) is a graphic design and marketing professional with over eight years of experience working with nonprofit organizations. A Fulbright Scholar and AmeriCorps alum, she specializes in social media management, email marketing, front-end web design, and digital storytelling. As Co-founder of Fulbright Latinx, Vanessa has worked to address inequities in international education, and her leadership in digital campaigns has increased brand visibility and engagement. She has designed for global audiences, contributed to major website relaunches, and led fundraising initiatives generating over $100,000 annually. Vanessa is passionate about equity, creative storytelling, and digital impact.
Vanessa received her BFA in graphic design studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. VCU School of the Arts is located in Richmond, Virginia and it has the highest ranking ever achieved by a public university’s school of arts and design.
For freelance inquiries: vanessdiaz2@gmail.com
AWARDS & GRANTS
2022: Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund
2020: Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund
2019: Fulbright Alumni Ambassador
2018: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
2017: Arabic Type Design Beirut
2016: U.S. Fulbright Program
2016: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
2016: Team Leader of the Year
2014: Gilman Scholarship
FEATURED MEDIA
Ethical Layoffs: 10 Ways to Reduce Harm and Supporting Employees
U.S. Fulbright Student Program Promotional Video
ExchangeAlumni: Creating a Space for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Exchange
Voices of Exchange: Episode 10 – Pandora White, Vanessa Diaz, & Ashleigh Brown-Grier
Fulbright Jordan: Vanessa, My Advice & Experience as a Fulbright Ambassador
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