Vanessa Venable

Vice President, Chief Administration, Policy & Compliance

Vanessa is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Administration & Compliance at Allied Cyber Solutions (ACS), where she leads corporate governance, internal compliance, and cross-program coordination. With more than a decade of experience spanning public policy, nonprofit operations, and executive leadership, Vanessa ensures ACS operates with rigor, transparency, and full alignment to regulatory frameworks and mission-driven objectives.

In addition to her role at ACS, Vanessa serves as Senior Manager of Internal Communications at the Gary Sinise Foundation, where she directs enterprise-wide internal communications and strategic initiatives. In this capacity, she acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, overseeing executive communications, organizational alignment, and operational messaging to foster a cohesive, mission-focused culture across the Foundation.

Vanessa also serves as a Board Member for the Operation Iron Ruck Foundation and Gameday for Heroes, supporting veteran mental health and community advocacy initiatives. Her board service includes work on legislative, fundraising, and education committees, helping guide organizational strategy and impact.

She holds an Executive Master of Public Service and Administration from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, with a concentration in Public Policy Management. Vanessa brings a values-based leadership approach grounded in service, accountability, and collaborative impact.

Vanessa resides in Auburn, Alabama with her husband, Kyle, their children Braylen and Kieran, and their dogs Luna, Roubaix, and Sophie.