Rewriting the Executive Assistant role

August 2025

Meet Vanessa

Vanessa Montanez is a powerhouse Executive Assistant who’s transformed her role into strategic partnerships. Vanessa is proof that an Executive Assistant can be both the architect and the engine behind executive success.

How “She Runs on AI

Vanessa starts her day with "Sonrisa"—her nickname for ChatGPT—by her side. She uses it to brainstorm ideas and shift her focus outward, staying strategic instead of getting buried in admin tasks.

AI helps her think faster, communicate sharper, and carve out time for what really matters: building leaders, not just managing calendars.

Her #1 AI Hack

Using strong AI prompts to prep her manager for C-suite client meetings. In seconds, "Sonrisa" saves her hours of research by generating precise, well-formatted briefings.

How AI Changed Her Routine

Before AI, Vanessa was often buried in admin work. Now, AI isn’t just saving her time—it’s giving her the space to lead with vision, empathy, and a strategic mindset.

Her Advice to Women Exploring AI

“Stop scrolling, start prompting! AI is the cheat code for women who want to win back time and power.”

Follow SheRunsOnAI™ for inspiration from women building, thinking, and leading with AI. Let’s ‘Run on AI’, not to run faster but go to places we’ve never been before, together.