Scholar Profile

Vaneshia Reed

Entrepreneurship

Biography

Vaneshia is a public affairs consultant turned chef and tech investor bridging expertise at the intersection of food, agriculture, and public affairs. She is passionate about funding an inclusive and sustainable food future and ensuring that underestimated communities access the wealth and social progress generated in the innovation economy. She began her career in public affairs building strategic partnerships in education and child welfare before pivoting to the culinary industry. Most recently, she completed venture fellowships with Alumni Ventures and FoodFutureCo.

Vaneshia is headed to UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business this fall to pursue her MBA, where she will focus on sustainable food systems and finance. She speaks Spanish and Portuguese and enjoys creative writing and travel.

High school:  Middle College High School

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