Chris Zeunstrom
Founder, Ruca & Yorba

“ I've had the privilege of working with Ness for over a decade, there is truly no one I trust more to lead design and product projects of any scale. Ness brings an unmatched combination of creative vision, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership that ensures every project not only meets but exceeds expectations. Her ability to transform complex challenges into elegant, effective solutions is inspiring, and I couldn't recommend her highly enough. ”

Matt Lesle
Managing Director & Global Head of Product, JPMorgan

“ I worked with Vanessa for several years, and she is an exceptional creative leader. She has a strong understanding of the business and ensures that design decisions drive real impact. Her product design skills balance creativity with a clear focus on user needs and business goals. She pushed my teams to aim higher and kept them focused on delivering exceptional work. Always professional and great to work with, she consistently brought out the best in those around her. Any team would be lucky to have her. "

Jake Kitchiner
Co-Founder, StreamDNA

“ Ness has moved us forward in ways we couldn't imagine. Through her process & vision she's helped us clarify our product strategy and solve countless complex business problems. She’s delivered a product that has significantly reduced churn and boosted sales.”

Evan Schwartz
Founder, Aloe Care Health

“ Ness is the rare product designer who can quickly synthesize the goals of the business and the needs of the customer into a design that is modern, on-brand, and easy to use, delivered on time & within budget. The end result is 10x better than we could have ever imagined.”

Steve Koczara,
SVP, Momentum Design Labs

“ One of Vanessa's standout qualities is her unwavering commitment to building better solutions, even in the face of skepticism or resistance. She has a rare ability to inspire confidence and rally others around her vision, ultimately driving projects forward with enthusiasm and determination.”

Edith Chu
Product Manager JPMorgan

“ Working with Ness was amazing. Her expertise as our Design Director for years brought strategic vision to every project, ensuring that the deliverables aligned perfectly with overarching business goals. Her ability to blend creativity with strategic insight resulted in exceptional outcomes that exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a talented, forward-thinking design leader. ”