# Vanessa Salas Fuentes Associate Director of Communications ![Vanessa Salas](/sites/g/files/omnuum12451/files/styles/hwp_4_5__320x400/public/2026-04/Screenshot%202026-04-13%20at%2011.12.33%E2%80%AFAM.png?itok=N8IRciJB) email In August 2023, Vanessa Salas Fuentes joined the DRCLAS team as the Associate Director of Communications, in this role she is responsible for crafting and executing the Center’s dynamic marketing and communications strategy. With over 12 years of experience in Marketing and Communications, Vanessa has honed her skills through successfully developing and implementing marketing strategies, driving impactful rebranding, and positioning projects, leading thought-leadership initiatives, and orchestrating effective multichannel marketing campaigns. Vanessa comes to DRCLAS from Bentley University, where she oversaw and directed the development and launch of the institution's new brand, managed its overarching brand strategy, and spearheaded a multi-year thought leadership effort. Prior to joining Bentley, Vanessa served in various marketing roles at Northeastern University. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Vanessa holds an MS in Multinational Commerce and Financial Economics from Boston University and a BA in International Affairs and Journalism from Northeastern University. - ## Location [Cambridge](/locations/cambridge-office) - ## People [Staff](/people/staff)