Vanessa Garrison is co-founder and COO of GirlTrek, a health movement for American black women based on walking. A social justice advocate focused on improving health outcomes and quality of life for black women and girls, she was previously a program coordinator for Our Place DC, a nonprofit providing services to incarcerated women. Garrison began her career with Turner Broadcasting System, managing digital media projects for brands including CNN, TNT, and Sports Illustrated. She received social innovations fellowships from Teach For America, Echoing Green, and the Aspen Institute. Named a Health Hero by Essence Magazine, Garrison has been featured on CNN and in The Washington Post and The New York Times.