Current Position and Past Experience
Vanessa Marquez-Kramme is the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications of Global Science and Technology at New York University, where she leads communications for a new office connecting science, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation across NYU with the audiences that matter to it. As the office’s first communications hire, her work spans brand positioning, strategic communications, content development, and hands-on execution.
Previously, Marquez-Kramme served as Senior Social Media Specialist at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, where she built the school’s first Instagram collaboration strategy, growing it from zero to 194 partnerships and generating 3.2 million impressions. Her earlier experience includes roles as Marketing Manager at Journey, Communications and Marketing Specialist at Bike New York, Social Media Designer and Student Counselor at NYU, and Administrative Aide for Events and Social Media at NYU.
In addition to her university work, Marquez-Kramme is a Life Coach, Workshop Facilitator, and Content Creator with Coach Nane. Her professional background spans a decade across hospitality, marketing, communications, and higher education, with a focus on connecting organizations and their audiences through clear, engaging storytelling.
Education, Honors, and Achievements
Vanessa Marquez-Kramme holds an Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management and Hotel Management from Northern Virginia Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Operations: Organizations and Operations from New York University.
She is currently working on her Master's in Integrated Marketing from NYU and has developed expertise across research communications, brand architecture, social media strategy, content creation, and audience engagement.
Alongside her professional work, Marquez-Kramme brings a people-centered approach to communications, informed by her experience in hospitality and marketing and her work as a coach and workshop facilitator.
Personal Details and Community Involvement
When she's not at NYU or coaching, Vanessa is probably catching a Broadway show, obsessing over Formula 1, or planning her next trip—whether that's a day trip to Philly, a weekend in Montreal, or a longer international adventure. She volunteers as Head of Events for the Integrated Marketing Association and is a voracious reader; she's currently tackling the Iliad. Her ideal day is a “Ferris Bueller Day”—Just going with the flow.
