Vanessa Sherrer is a Certified Professional Guardian and Conservator with a strong background in human services and nearly a decade of hands-on experience supporting people with complex needs. She started her career in North Carolina as a licensed Peer Support Specialist, spending about nine years helping individuals living with mental illness, disabilities, and major life changes. This early work gave her a solid grounding in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and practical problem-solving for those without family support or steady resources. Building on that foundation, Vanessa went back to school at the University of Washington, completing advanced coursework and earning the certifications needed to move into guardianship and conservatorship. Now licensed in Washington State and South Carolina, she has been practicing in this role for about two years, focusing on elderly adults, people with disabilities, and those facing mental health challenges—especially individuals without family or natural supports. Her work includes finding and arranging placements in Adult Family Homes, managing and protecting client finances, organizing care conferences, coordinating medical and social services, and always making sure her clients’ dignity, safety, and best interests come first. Vanessa’s dedication comes from her belief that everyone deserves advocacy, stability, and compassionate support—no matter their age, diagnosis, or situation. She takes a holistic approach to each case, recognizing that good guardianship is about more than legal authority—it’s about building trust, relationships, and strong coordination.