Vanessa Calonzo
Director of Guided Pathways @South Seattle College
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Guided Pathways @South Seattle College
Seattle, WA, US
Lead large, cross-functional programs that support engagement, adoption, and alignment across a complex organization, guiding institution-wide change through a whole-college redesign approach. Translate strategy into coordinated action by-Designing and leading continuous improvement processes that strengthen clarity, consistency, and follow-through across teams-Partnering with senior leaders to plan, sequence, and sustain initiatives in ways that are realistic, scalable, and people-centered-Managing and supporting cross-functional teams by clarifying roles, priorities, and expectations while fostering shared ownership of outcomes-Developing professional learning experiences and communication strategies that engage diverse stakeholders and support adoption over time-Coordinating partnerships and evaluation efforts to assess progress, learn from implementation, and improve program effectiveness
EDUCATION
Washington State University
Bachelors of Arts, Social Studies-Secondary Education
Seattle University
Student Development Administration, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT VANESSA CALONZO
I’m a program and community engagement leader with 15+ years of experience designing and executing cross-functional, people-centered programs. My work focuses on translating purpose into scalable programs through strong operations, events, and stakeholder collaboration.I’ve led complex, cross-functional initiatives that bring people together—supporting engagement, recognition, and belonging across diverse communities. My work includes coordinating volunteer-supported events, developing success metrics, and partnering across teams to deliver clear, well-executed experiences.I’m especially energized by environments where community, learning, and collaboration intersect—whether that’s inside mission-driven organizations or modern, product-led companies investing in employee and community experience.
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