Vanessa Powers

Vanessa Powers is a Lecturer in the English and Business Department at San Francisco State University, affiliated with the Professional Writing & Rhetoric program. She has been with SF State since 2014, initially as a student pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in English Literature and Composition, before transitioning to faculty roles.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in English Literature (SF State)
• Master's Degree in Composition (SF State)

Research/Teaching Focus: Specializes in professional writing pedagogy, business communication, and document design. Her career includes prior experience as a paralegal and office manager, emphasizing editing and document production expertise.

Lab/Team Affiliations: None explicitly stated. Engaged with the Professional Writing & Rhetoric program curriculum development.