Vanessa Gibson
Nonprofit co‑founder and events director; talent acquisition partner
Santa Monica, California
Summary
Nonprofit events leader focused on aviation history and community engagement: As a co‑founder and Director of Events at Spirit of Santa Monica, she organizes public open‑house events (Douglas Day / airport open houses) that connect local residents to aviation history, STEAM education and emerging electric aviation technologies. spiritofsantamonica+2
Experienced talent‑acquisition professional: Runs a recruiting and talent‑acquisition practice (Vanessa Gibson Consulting) since 2008, indicating long‑term experience in recruiting and HR consultancy work. signalhire
Retail and operations manager in the aviation sector: Managed Pilot Outfitters at Santa Monica Air Center/Barker Hangar, handling day‑to‑day retail operations that serve pilots and the aviation community. aopa
Community outreach and STEM advocacy: Projects and events she organizes emphasize STEM/STEAM education, scholarships and vocational pathways in aviation, demonstrating a focus on youth engagement and community education around future mobility and green aviation. eco-aviation+1