Joined Cheka Sana Tanzania in 2018, first working as a volunteer. She has a long-term experience working with vulnerable children, youth and families especially street connected. With ten years of experience working with CST, Vanessa has made a contribution and participating in developing and testing some programme models, guidelines and manuals including, psychosocial support tools and life skills tools.

Through working with CST, she has learnt on how to work with children and families affected by violence through using a positive and strength based approach. In addition to that, she has been able to develop skills in the areas of team work, leadership, communication, networking and negotiation.

Before being promoted to her current position, she worked in different positions such as social worker, family worker, reunification coordinator, Centre Manager. She has a BA in Sociology from the University of Dodoma – Tanzania.