Vanessa Volz
About Vanessa Volz
Vanessa Volz - Executive Director
Vanessa Volz has served as the Executive Director since 2011. During her tenure, she has significantly updated the agency's mission statement and more than quadrupled its operating budget. Her leadership extends to developing new community-based initiatives and housing programs, showcasing her commitment to advancing the agency's reach and impact.
Vanessa Volz - Legal Expertise and Publications
Vanessa Volz is a licensed attorney who formerly practiced disability rights law. She has contributed valuable insights to legal scholarship, with articles published in the UC Berkeley Reproductive Rights Casebook and the Rutgers University Women's Rights Law Reporter. Her legal background underpins her leadership in various community and advocacy initiatives.
Vanessa Volz - Academic Involvement
Vanessa Volz teaches at Rhode Island College in their Gender and Women Studies Program. Additionally, she periodically serves as a visiting professor at Wheaton College. Her academic roles highlight her commitment to education and mentoring the next generation of leaders in gender and women's studies.
Vanessa Volz - Educational Background
Vanessa Volz graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law and attended Bard College. She has also completed the Leadership Rhode Island program and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. Her comprehensive educational background supports her multifaceted professional roles.
Vanessa Volz - Personal Background and Interests
Originally from the Midwest, Vanessa Volz has lived in New York, the west coast, and the southeast before settling in Rhode Island. She has completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training, reflecting her interest in personal well-being and holistic practices. Her diverse geographical and personal experiences enrich her professional outlook.