As the Senior Director of Client Services at TG Public Affairs, Vanessa expertly leads a team of associates and policy analysts in developing bespoke strategies designed to assist clients in achieving their policy and commercial objectives. With a strong background in international relations and domestic politics, she offers innovative research solutions that are closely aligned with client priorities, ensuring measurable impact and results.

Before joining TG Public Affairs, Vanessa was a researcher at Dragoman, a political consultancy firm. In this role, she played a key part in crafting strategic briefs, correspondence, and policy recommendations for the firm and its clients. Her contributions supported senior leadership in advising organisations on effectively navigating the complexities of the global political landscape.

Vanessa began her career at Oxford Analytica, a global consultancy specialising in geopolitical and socioeconomic analysis, as an advisory intern. There, she conducted in-depth research and developed reports on political, security, and economic issues across regions, including Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.

Vanessa earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honours)from Deakin University, graduating with first-class honours in Middle East Studies.