Vanessa Bush
Vanessa loves her people and loves Albuquerque and has lots to say about both. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, Nate, and they have three kids (Micah, Corban, & Evangeline). Originally from Florida, she’s lived in Albuquerque since 2009 when she and her family relocated to start a new church. Even though she misses wearing flip-flops year-round, New Mexico has truly enchanted her, and the desert feels like home. When she is not chauffeuring children about town, Vanessa works as the Director of Strategy and part-owner of Truly Social Digital Marketing Agency, enjoys volunteering at church, loves watching college football, and drinks a little too much coffee. She is passionate about connecting women with each other, loving her people, and finding the good in her place. Follow her on Instagram @vanessamaebush.
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Thank you to Menaul School for sponsoring this guide.
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Congrats to Our Very Own Dena Fahlquist, the 2024 New Mexico Mother of the...
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American Mothers, a prestigious organization...
If You’re Having a Bad Day, Click Here
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See “The Nutcracker” & Get Inspired To Take Dance Classes
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