Vanessa Barry
Mariposa Consulting Group

Vanessa Barry is the founder and principal of Mariposa Consulting Group, a boutique consulting firm that supports school or network enrollment, marketing, and operations needs. Most recently, Vanessa served as the Chief Operating Officer for KIPP Texas Public Schools overseeing over 15 departments for the 59-school network. Prior to her time at KIPP, Vanessa led IDEA Public Schools through exponential growth (12 schools to 120) over 10 years pioneering approaches for education marketing, enrollment, and new community entry that are now used throughout the country. She lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband Matt and their two children, Jack and Caroline.