Vanessa Macias-Hannie

(260) 359-4099
vmaciashannie@huntington.edu

Joined the Huntington University staff in 2025

Vanessa’s job entails organizing and developing the details of HU’s events and seeing them come to life while promoting and upholding the standards of the University. Her goal is to build all events on the foundation of Jesus and ministering through each of them to build up the kingdom.

In her free time, Vanessa enjoys being outside with her family. Her favorite outdoor activities include sitting around a campfire, running or riding through the country, hiking through the mountains, and lying back watching the stars. Vanessa also enjoys a cup of coffee and conversation and spending time in prayer.

Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Huntington University

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certificate in Rock Steady Boxing (boxing for Parkinson’s patients)

Notable Experiences:

• Active older adult instructor for 16 years, Huntington Family YMCA, Huntington, Indiana

Involvements:

• United with Love board
• Optimist Club member
• Global Leadership Summit coordinator