Vanessa is driven by a deep passion to create positive social change, within SFU Beedie and beyond. Alongside her team, she creates and implements ESG Guidelines ensuring ethical governance, and reports on organizational impacts to external stakeholders. Vanessa plans to bring new life to the pillar events Thrift Shop, a three-time award winning event that promotes sustainability and textile circularity, Campus Cup, a charity sports match that brings the SFU community together, and Wellness Week, which promotes physical and mental health and well-being to students. This year, Vanessa positions BASS ESG to better support its 14 affiliate clubs, creating a foundation of community and advocacy. Additionally, she works with her team to spearhead new initiatives and charity events with the aim of driving environmental and social change. Vanessa is motivated by a desire to positively impact those around her, and utilizes this passion to take BASS ESG to new heights.