Vanessa Santos is a strategic business + cultural architect, former CEO, and first-generation Latina entrepreneur who has supported $20M+ in economic impact across ventures serving underrepresented communities. A board member of Wellness For The People Foundation, Vanessa helps accomplished women build sustainable enterprises without self-erasure. Her 20+ years leading companies—including Mastercard, Gilt.com, and co-scaling #WeAllGrow Latina to multi-millions in revenue—inform her philosophy: Build the Dream. Honor the Human.™ Vanessa believes climate justice and cultural preservation are inseparable from economic sovereignty. She lives in Phoenix with her two Frenchies, Elvis & Teddy.
