Vanessa Caraveo

2026
Written By Jennae Petersen

She/Her

Vanessa Caraveo, a woman with olive skin and dark hair in a sleek low ponytail, smiles softly at the camera. She wears a light pink blazer over a black top against a green and gray abstract background.

Title: Disability and Human Rights Leader; Chairwoman of the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Adult Working Group SBH

Location: Texas

Issue Areas: Adult Care Gap, Disability Justice, Health Equity, Women’s Rights

Affiliations/Organizations: International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus & Spina Bifida Association of America

Vanessa Caraveo is a disability and human rights leader who brings an intersectional perspective to diverse platforms. She has served various affinity groups and non-profit organizations at all levels. In her role as Chairwoman of the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Adult Working Group SBH, she proudly represents the Spina Bifida Association of America. As a speaker, Vanessa uses her voice to champion the intersection of health equity, disability justice, women’s rights, and the adult care gap, driving meaningful impact and lasting systemic change.

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