Vanessa Gongora

Vanessa Gongora is a strategic, bilingual executive with a distinguished career in client relations, community engagement, and revenue development across both corporate and civic sectors. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, Vanessa brings a unique blend of business acumen and mission-driven leadership to every role she takes on. As the Principal of Spanglish Consulting, she leads initiatives that center on language access, multicultural marketing, and stakeholder engagement for high-impact clients such as Volvo, Prisma Health, and the University of South Carolina. Her leadership journey also includes a successful tenure as South Carolina Territory Director for Norsan Media, where she expanded Spanish-language media platforms and sales operations across Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, and Spartanburg.

Deeply committed to equity and community empowerment, Vanessa has served on numerous boards, including the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, the City Club of Greenville, and the Coastal Community Foundation. Her advocacy and influence in South Carolina’s immigrant and Latinx communities are further evidenced by her work with the Coastal Immigrant Victim Coalition and Mayor Tecklenburg’s Latinx Advisory Council. Recognized for her impact, Vanessa has received accolades such as the 2023 Lowcountry Diversity Award and the 40 Under 40 honor from the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Whether driving revenue, building community partnerships, or advancing inclusive communications strategies, Vanessa is a powerful connector of people, purpose, and progress.

• New York University
• Northeastern University- B.A.