Vanessa Nunez is the Sunset Elementary Site Coordinator for Communities In Schools of Spokane County. She has been with the non-profit organization since September 2020. She implemented and built the Communities In Schools program from the ground up at Sunset Elementary. She created a positive impact in the school environment by creating relationships with students, families, and staff. Vanessa is dedicated and passionate about building connections with students to create a safe and positive environment. Vanessa was born and raised in Tri-Cities, WA. She moved to the Spokane/Cheney area in 2014 to attend EWU and obtained both her Bachelors and Masters in Social Work. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, and trying new things from Pinterest.