Watch Vanessa's Acceptance Speech

Vanessa attended Central Junior High, Harwood Junior High and graduated from Trinity High School in 1995.  She played the position of guard on the Trinity High School Varsity Basketball team from 1992-1995.  Vanessa was All-District in 1994 and 1995, District MVP in 1994 and All-State in 1994 and 1995.  She attended the University of Texas from 1995-1999 where Vanessa was a 4-year letterman in basketball.  In 1995, Vanessa received the honor award as Southwest Conference Newcomer of the Year.  She was also Southwest All-Conference in 1995 and 1996.
 
Vanessa is currently working for Nike as a Regional Brand Manager and has recently moved from Chicago back to Texas.

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