Janessa Goldbeck

Janessa Goldbeck was born and raised in San Diego County and has built her career around creating a safer and more equitable world for all. She is the CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, a national nonprofit organization with over 1.5 million members. Led by veterans, VV Foundation mobilizes veterans and military families to have a voice in our democracy by providing them with the support, training, and tools to shape policy and impact outcomes in their communities. Janessa, a Marine Corps veteran, deployed overseas as a Combat Engineer Officer, managing engineering, logistics, and explosive ordinance disposal missions. She also served as a Uniformed Victim Advocate, providing care to service members who experienced sexual assault.