LADY VANESSA BANKS

Personal:
Wife to Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr.
Mother of four, two daughters and two sons, 5 grandchildren

Education:
Music Performance/
Interdisciplinary Social Science, USF, Tampa
Eastern Airlines School of Reservations
Director’s Credential, Florida – Nova University
Director’s Credential, National – Nova University

Occupation:
Fine Arts Director, St. John Progressive MB Church
Dance Ministry, Drill Team, Wednesday Night Praise and Worship Leader
Vocal Instructor

Religious:
First Lady, St. John Progressive MB Church
First Lady, Progressive M & E Baptist State Convention of Florida
Immediate Past Dir./Musician Progressive M & E Baptist State Convention of FL
Immediate Past Musician Minister’s Wives National Baptist Convention of America
Former President of the Children’s & Youth Convention
Former Director/Musician for Junior Women Progressive M & E of Florida
Former Musician Junior Women National Baptist Convention of America, Inc.
Former Director/Musician/WIA, Progressive M & E Baptist State Convention of FL.

Works:
Gospel Music Workshop of America, Guest solo artist (2011, 2012)
Bobby Jones Gospel, Guest solo artist, 2012
Author: “What To Do While You Wait for Your Godly Mate”
Released CD: “Lady Vanessa Banks Sings the Gospel in a Live Recording”
Founder, Progressive Achievements – Summer Camp & After-School Programs for Inner City Youth
Performed with nationally known Jessy Dixon
Radio Announcer, WRXB 1590, St. Petersburg, FL

Professional:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Civic:
Red Hat Society
One Church One Child