I am Vanessa Chan

Portrait of Vanessa, an Asian woman with glasses smiling into the camera.

I'm an information professional looking to help others learn, give voice to marginalized communities, and bring joy to the world.

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My Values

My core values are the three below. I strive to bring each to my daily interactions, to my work, and to my decision-making.

Growth

Growth applies to both myself and others. I am dedicated to constantly improving, to being creative and open to new ideas, and to being up for a challenge when it comes my way. Growth also means that I consistently show up to support others in their growth.

Compassion

Compassion refers to treating others right. It means being thoughtful of other people's concerns; it means being dependable with tasks and being on time; and most importantly, it means standing up for myself and others.

Joy

Joy means making spaces safe. It means creating a supportive environment, showing generosity, being thankful, and staying humble. Embodying joy means that I bring enthusiasm to all the work that I do.