A 16-year law enforcement professional, Vanessa's teaching focuses on law enforcement and public safety elements, approaches and impact, with a heavy focus on transparency and communication. As a dedicated public safety professional serving communities and departments, Vanessa has experience in supervisory roles, as well as classroom instruction for undergraduate students since 2022, as well as police cadets and professionals across the state since 2016. Vanessa previously served as the Director of Public Safety at Guilford College.