Vanessa
Ramirez

Arizona's Favorite Host

TV personality, on-camera host and brand ambassador — telling Arizona's stories from Chase Field to the red carpet.

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Vanessa Ramirez
20
Seasons as D-backs in-game host
11
Years at 12 News
About

Emmy Award-winning
television host.

Vanessa is an Emmy Award-winning television host, Phoenix native, and seasoned media personality with more than a decade of experience in television, radio, live events, and storytelling.

For the past 20 seasons, she has brought her energy and personality to the Arizona Diamondbacks as their In-Game Host. Vanessa spent 11 years at 12 News, where she most recently served as the host of Arizona Midday. During her time there, she was part of the team that earned a 2018 Rocky Mountain Emmy for Best Morning Newscast, and she went on to earn an Emmy of her own for television hosting.

Today, Vanessa brings her years of media experience, audience connection, and storytelling expertise to social media, collaborating with businesses and brands to create authentic, engaging content that helps them tell their stories, connect with their audiences, and grow. She understands how to capture attention, tell a compelling story, and make a brand feel genuine and relatable.

Her career also includes hosting Cox's Su Vida, highlighting Hispanic culture, food, lifestyle, and community, as well as her earlier role as a radio personality on 101.5, KMLE Country 107.9 and Mega 104.3.

Giving back and advocating for others has always been an important part of Vanessa's life. After losing her father to non-smokers lung cancer in 2011, she founded the Frank Ramirez Breathe to Believe fundraising event, which has raised more than $100,000 for cancer research, awareness, and support. Vanessa currently serves as a National Board Member for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), continuing her commitment to cancer advocacy and making a difference for people affected by cancer. She was previously honored with the American Cancer Society's Rising Star Woman of the Year Award.

A proud Phoenix native and graduate of Grand Canyon University with a B.A. in Communications, Vanessa combines her Emmy-winning media experience, community connections, and passion for storytelling to help businesses bring their stories to life.

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Latest Work

Reels &
recent hosts

A rolling look at Vanessa on set, on the field and on air — featuring her latest collaborations across Arizona.

01 / Sports

Vanessa × Arizona Diamondbacks

02 / Hospitality

Vanessa × Gila River Resorts

03 / Lifestyle

Vanessa × Dublin

In the wild.

Selected features
Vanessa × Sam's Club
Vanessa × Sam's Club
Vanessa × Harkins Theatres
Vanessa × Harkins Theatres
Vanessa × Lerner & Rowe Parade
Vanessa × Lerner & Rowe Parade
Vanessa × Academy Awards
Vanessa × Academy Awards
Vanessa × Phoenix Fashion Show
Vanessa × Phoenix Fashion Show
Vanessa × Disney
Vanessa × Disney
Vanessa × Lerner & Rowe
Vanessa × Lerner & Rowe
Harkins✦Sam's Club✦Diamondbacks✦Dublin✦Lerner & Rowe✦Academy Awards✦Phoenix Fashion✦Disney✦
Harkins✦Sam's Club✦Diamondbacks✦Dublin✦Lerner & Rowe✦Academy Awards✦Phoenix Fashion✦Disney✦
Collaborators

Trusted by brands
across the Valley.

  • Vanessa Ramirez collaborates with the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of their marketing and fan engagement initiatives, creating dynamic video content and promotional media that highlight the excitement of Diamondbacks games and experiences. Leveraging her on-camera presence and storytelling skills, she produces content that connects with baseball fans and enhances the team's digital outreach, all while showcasing the energy and community spirit of the ballpark atmosphere.

  • Vanessa Ramirez is a marketing content creator who produces engaging online video campaigns for Lerner & Rowe, one of the nation's leading personal injury law firms. She was hired to conceptualize, shoot, and deliver high-impact short-form videos designed to increase brand awareness, connect with digital audiences, and showcase the firm's commitment to helping injured clients. Her on-camera presence and storytelling approach help bring the Lerner & Rowe brand to life across social and digital platforms.

  • Vanessa Ramirez is a marketing content creator who produces engaging online video campaigns for the Arizona Lottery. She was hired to conceptualize and shoot promotional videos highlighting the Lottery's giveaways and prize opportunities, from chances to win trips to destinations like Dublin, Ireland, to other exciting rewards, helping to drive audience engagement and awareness across social platforms.

  • Vanessa Ramirez works with Sam's Club as a content creator and brand partner, producing promotional video content that highlights new club openings, member benefits, product features, and community engagement. Through her authentic storytelling and on-camera presence, Vanessa helps elevate Sam's Club initiatives across social platforms, driving awareness and excitement around their offerings and experiences.

  • Vanessa Ramirez teamed up with Harkins Theatres to create vibrant video content that celebrates the movie-going experience and showcases special promotions, events, and giveaways. Through her creative direction and storytelling, Vanessa brings the magic of the big screen to life for audiences online — amplifying Harkins' brand presence and connecting fans with exciting cinematic moments and community-focused experiences.

  • Vanessa Ramirez partners with Gila River Resorts & Casinos to create vibrant, social-first video content that highlights exciting promotions, giveaways, and experiences across their Arizona casino properties. Her storytelling and on-camera energy help bring the brand to life for a wide digital audience and showcase the fun, entertainment and community-centric spirit of Gila River's gaming and hospitality offerings.

  • Vanessa Ramirez served as a host on Su Vida, showcasing some of Phoenix's top restaurants, shops, and local spots throughout the Valley. Through her on-screen presence and engaging storytelling, she helped bring the vibrant culture and flavors of the community to life for viewers, highlighting the best experiences the region has to offer.

Vanessa Ramirez — American Cancer Society
Rising Star
ACS · 2017
Annual Frank Ramirez Fundraiser

Breathe
to Believe.

After losing her father to non-smokers lung cancer in 2011, Vanessa founded the Frank Ramirez Breathe to Believe fundraising event — raising over $100,000 for cancer research, awareness and support.

An advocate of the American Cancer CAN group, Vanessa has traveled to Washington D.C. to discuss cancer issues with Congress and received the American Cancer Society's Rising Star Woman of the Year award. She also serves on the American Cancer Society Arizona Chapter committee.

Donate to B2B
$100K+
Raised
14+
Years running
1
Rising Star Award