Vanessa is the youth program director for the Durango Vineyard. With 15+ years of volunteer youth ministry experience, she has a passion for helping teens understand their identity by being rooted as deeply loved children of God. Vanessa believes that teenage years are a powerful season for encountering God and loves being a part of sharing authentic and fun moments with students. Vanessa enjoys time outdoors with her family, exploring local mountain bike trails, pursuing her wedding photography business, reading a new book, meeting up with a friend for coffee, or rafting the Animas River.