Vanessa has worked with GUE since December 2011 as Program Manager for the Project Baseline conservation initiative. She leads all aspects of project development and serves as the primary contact for all volunteer Project Managers. Vanessa holds a degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College, and brings years of experience to her role with GUE, including nonprofit coordination, outdoor education/guiding, and outdoor equipment sales. Vanessa received her Level 1 Recreational Dive Certification from GUE in May 2013 and is thrilled to add exploration of the underwater world to her extensive list of outdoor pursuits. Vanessa travels several times each year both domestically and abroad to work alongside and support volunteer teams who are actively bring Project Baseline to their local communities. She is excited to collaborate with GUE staff, members, volunteers and recently, New Millennium Dive Expeditions, to help make Project Baseline a household name in the conservation industry.