Vanessa is a freeride snowboarder competing on the Freeride World Qualifier circuit with her sights set on the Freeride World Tour. After podium finishes in Chile, Telluride, and Breckenridge, she's chasing her next goal: earning a spot in the Challengers and becoming one of the top-ranked freeride athletes in the Americas.

Before snowboarding, Vanessa was an NCAA diver pursuing Olympic Trial dreams. When that chapter ended, she thought her competitive career was over. Instead, she found herself on a snowboard in Colorado and discovered an entirely new path.

Now balancing a full-time job with elite-level competition, Vanessa is passionate
about showing that success doesn't have to follow a traditional timeline. Whether she's dropping into a steep line or building a career off the mountain, she's committed to carving her own path—and encouraging others to do the same.

Career stats:

-4th in Chile last summer
-1st in Telluride this past season
-1st in Breckenridge in 2025