Vanesa Otilia Martinez Coello is an MSFS student at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University concentrating in Global Politics and Security with a regional interest in Sub-Saharan Africa. She is originally from Equatorial Guinea. She earned her undergraduate degree in Government and International Affairs from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. While an undergraduate student, Vanesa worked as an interpreter for governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

"I chose Georgetown because it is the number one school of foreign service in the world that will equip me with the knowledge and skills to lead, serve, and bring about positive global impacts."