Vanise Gardner

Vanise Gardner graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s of Arts in U.S. History. She has a passion for helping others and this is manifested in her personal as well as her professional life. She has been involved with Nonprofits for years. Outside of work, Vanise enjoys exploring new restaurants in Chicago, tackling her bucket list with friends, loves live entertainment and Sunday brunches.

Five Interesting Facts About Vanise

Favorite movie
Casablanca

Favorite thing to do in Chicago
Go to the Chicago Art Museum or anything involving the arts

Famous person you would most like to meet
Anna Wintour

First job
Babysitting neighbors’ kids

Advice that you would give to your teenage self
Don’t take yourself too seriously and life is too short, try things that scare you

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