Vanessa Williamson joined NCARB in 2012 as the Assistant Director of Council Relations. In 2015, Vanessa moved to the Administration Team as Assistant Vice President, Administration. In 2021, Vanessa became the Assistant Vice President, Executive Office. Vanessa has a broad range of responsibilities. In her role, she provides extensive support for NCARB’s Board of Directors, manages NCARB’s disciplinary functions—including being the staff liaison for NCARB’s Professional Conduct Committee—ensuring a strong and fair disciplinary arm, managed NCARB’s Approved Test Prep Provider Program, and supports the Past Presidents Council.
She has over 20 years of experience in the association arena. Vanessa is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) through the American Society of Association Executives. Vanessa received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland in Sociology.