The Foundation at Hearst Castle is proud to announce that Vanessa Robbins has been promoted to Director of Operations & Marketing effective March 1, 2023. Robbins, in her previous role, was the Operations Manager.

“Vanessa was hired to be responsible for one aspect of the Foundations plan but I understood early on when we started working together she was a five tool level talent, (metric communicator, culture first, process accountability, goes beyond expectations and passion with compassion) and we need to give her a level of responsibilities to mirror her business acumen.” says Mitch Massey, Executive Director, Foundation at Hearst Castle.  

“Not only am I excited to be taking on many new responsibilities, I’m absolutely honored,” says Robbins. “Working with the Foundation thus far has been an absolute dream. From the people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting at fundraising events, to working with Mitch and the board as we continue to strive each day towards our mission – I’m grateful to say the least,” adds Robbins. “I look forward to many years to come and to continue to coordinate amazing events, communicate with members, and above all else advocate for our organizations overall mission.”

“As we continue to develop and grow as a foundation we know putting the team together must be with the right tone and complementary skill set that is an extension of our mission, our board and donors,” adds Massey.

The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s mission is to support the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle, and to offer youth programs for underserved youth, grades 4-12  — to enhance the appreciation of the art and architecture of this world-class museum and monument, ultimately enriching the visitor experience and inspiring future generations of visionaries.

We ask for your involvement with The Foundation at Hearst Castle, to support the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle, as well as youth programs for underserved youth — to enhance appreciation of the arts and architecture of this world-class museum and monument, ultimately enriching the visitor experience and inspiring future generations of visionaries.

Learn more about the foundation here.