Vanessa Vine currently working as the Administration Assistant with the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Tobacco Control (CEITC) at the Centre for Health and Society. Vanessa was born in Portland Victoria and raised in Melbournes north eastern suburbs. Vanessa has lots of experience working in the Indigenous community in Victoria and has qualifications in Community Development and Alcohol and Other Drugs. Vanessa volunteers on a regular basis, helping to organise community events such as the Koorie Night Market and she currently serve on the Koorie Night Market Inc Board. She is the proud mother of three children.