Vanessa Manago ~ Cultural Engineer
Vanessa Manago is the Cultural Engineer who transforms global narratives through her innovative media company, VMI Community Block Party. Her mission is to influence and innovate within the media industry by crafting compelling stories that resonate across cultures, challenge norms, and ignite change. Through programming, production, and storytelling, she amplifies diverse voices, regenerates ideas, and empowers audiences to see the world through new perspectives.
At her core, Vanessa is a passionate people builder. Her unique ability to construct culture through storytelling has set her apart in the industry and is the driving force behind her Community Block Party brand. Block Party is a next-generation media solution that empowers communities and inspires positive action towards global impact. Through this vehicle, she is challenging traditional narratives surrounding communities of color and creating programming that uplifts these communities, empowering them to exceed their expectations and reach their greatest potential.
As a media guru, she seamlessly blends creativity with business acumen to influence how stories are told, reshaping culture and setting a standard for transformative storytelling in the digital age.
Engineering this next-gen media solution is backed by years of industry experience including servicing Corporate, Nonprofit, and Entertainment brands through her company VMI Entertainment, Inc., her experience as a TV Station Manager in the DC Metro area, as well as her formal education in Digital Film (B.F.A. in Digital Film, Art Institute of Washington) and Entertainment Business (M. S. in Entertainment Business, Full Sail University).