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Vannessa Wade

2018 Speaker

VANNESSA WADE is the founder and CEO of Connect The Dots PR. Often called an “idea oven” and “branding magnet,” she has been featured in magazines such as Black Enterprise and Fast Company. From working on legislative campaigns, to supporting UNICEF, Wade has been able to help brands position themselves in newsworthy and culturally relevant ways. Her contacts span the gamut across the African American media and influencer landscape. She is as driven about public service as she is about public relations. She volunteers her time and expertise to various civic organizations including Kids Meals, The Sickle Cell Association, The Girl Scouts of America, and a League of Women Voters board. Wade is a graduate of the University of Houston. @prockstar