Vanessa Curto

About Vanessa Curto

All views expressed are my own and do not represent CBP or the U.S. government.I am a strategic communications leader with 25 years of experience advancing digital strategy, messaging, and multi-channel outreach across federal agencies and the private sector. In my current role, I support CBP’s ambitious hiring and recruitment goals through integrated campaigns spanning social media, web, email, events, media relations, and strategic partnerships. Previously, I led a content team at NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, where a website overhaul increased consumer health page views from 11 million to 27 million in two years.

Experience

1. Strategic Communications Specialist

   U.S. Customs and Border Protection

   Feb 2026 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Support CBP’s ambitious hiring and workforce expansion goals as a collaborative member of the strategic partnerships and communications team. Help develop and implement an omnichannel marketing strategy that aligns social media, web, and email outreach. Elevate recruitment and employee engagement through strategic events and partnerships. Support media relations by drafting press releases and crafting strategic messaging to advance CBP’s mission and strengthen public confidence.

Education

• School of the Art Institute of Chicago

  MFA, Writing

  2001 — 2004

• Rice University

  BA, English

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Journalism