Vanessa Blackburn, MA

Instructor , Student Publications Council chair

About

M.A., Communications and Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University; B.A., Journalism, Western Washington University

Vanessa is an award-winning communications professional with 25 years of experience in writing, editing, photography and public relations. Her career includes more than a decade of professional work as a newspaper writer, editor, and photographer for daily, weekly and specialty publications in Washington and California. She managed and consulted on several political campaigns, and she has eight years of experience in government public relations, including five years as communications director for the City of Bellingham. Her public relations experience includes emergency communications, policy development, political consulting, marketing, and community organizing.