Vanessa supports institutional investors advocating for robust company actions within the agricultural, consumer products, and food sectors, with goals of eliminating deforestation, conversion, and reducing emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Previously at Ceres, Vanessa drove investor engagement with the largest banks in North America, and served as relationship manager to Ceres Investor Network prospects and members.
Prior to Ceres, Vanessa worked at Bloomberg providing investor education using data analytics. She also worked at Morgan Stanley as a wealth management advisor. Vanessa is a CFA Charterholder.
Vanessa graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. Her career in sustainability and justice began when she was chosen to be part of the initial cohort of Hong Kong students in the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) program and interned at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Yangon, Myanmar.
Vanessa is passionate about discussing the intersection between capital markets and sustainability. She speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. In her spare time, you can find her repotting her plants or training for a powerlifting competition.