President's Staff

As senior executive assistant to the president, Vanessa plays a vital role in supporting the president and overseeing the daily operations of the Office of the President. Her responsibilities include managing administrative functions, handling human resource matters, coordinating preparations for Board of Regents meetings, and assisting with executive position searches and other key initiatives.

With over 21 years at Texas Tech Health El Paso and prior experience at a Fortune 100 company, Vanessa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. A proud native of El Paso and graduate of Loretto Academy, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a CIS concentration and an M.B.A. in Health Systems from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Vanessa is deeply engaged in professional and community organizations. She is a past-chair and active member of the National Dean's Assistant Group, a member of the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education, Leadership Women, and the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. She was honored as a Hunt-Aspen Fellow and participated in the Socrates Program at the Aspen Institute. Additionally, she served as chair of the Local Employee Committee for the State Employee Charitable Campaign’s El Paso region.

Beyond her professional commitments, Vanessa enjoys watching football on Sundays and cherishing time with her husband and children.