Bio
Vanessa Schirripa (she/her) is a mental health advocate living in Woodbridge, Ontario. She brings special interests in mental health and wellness as well as youth engagement. She envisions a community where youth are connected and supported by both professional and community resources in an engaging and accepting manner without judgement or shame. Vanessa also works as a youth mental health worker one-on-one with individuals struggling with varying mental health concerns. In her sparetime, Vanessa enjoys hiking, cycling and baking to unwind.