Vanessa Amoroso
About Vanessa Amoroso
Vanessa Amoroso is the Head of Wild Animals in Trade at FOUR PAWS and a Trustee at Freedom for Animals, with extensive experience in animal welfare and environmental preservation.
Current Position at FOUR PAWS
Vanessa Amoroso currently holds the position of Head of Wild Animals in Trade at FOUR PAWS. She has been in this role since 2021, based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this capacity, Vanessa focuses on overseeing initiatives to protect wild animals that are impacted by trade, leveraging her extensive experience in the animal welfare sector.
Role as Trustee at Freedom for Animals
Vanessa Amoroso also serves as a Trustee at Freedom for Animals, a position she has held since 2021. Based in the United Kingdom, this role involves governance and strategic oversight, ensuring the organization operates effectively to promote the welfare and rights of animals.
Previous Work at World Animal Protection
Vanessa Amoroso has held multiple positions at World Animal Protection. From 2021, she served as the UK External Affairs Advisor for 7 months in London. Prior to that, Vanessa was the Global Campaign Lead from 2019 to 2020, and the Global Campaign Manager from 2017 to 2019. These roles involved leading international campaigns to advocate for animal welfare and influencing global policy changes.
Career at IFAW
Vanessa Amoroso began her extensive career in animal protection at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). She fulfilled various roles, including Campaign Officer from 2015 to 2017, Campaigns and Communications Assistant from 2013 to 2015 in Vauxhall, London, Information Officer from 2012 to 2013, and Supporter Relations Officer in 2011 in Sydney, Australia. These positions allowed her to develop her skills in campaign management, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Educational Background
Vanessa Amoroso holds a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) from The University of Edinburgh, completed in 2014. She also achieved a Bachelor's Degree from the University of the West of England, which she completed in 2008. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in research, critical thinking, and problem-solving, all essential skills for her work in animal welfare.