Vlasta leads Grifols ongoing efforts to develop and execute social initiative strategies that advance Grifols brand and reputation in the communities in which Grifols operates. Her key responsibilities include ensuring that these activities align with and advance Grifols corporate mission, build shared value with core stakeholders, and increase internal and external engagement in the Company’s social programs. By understanding both the needs of the business and local communities in which Grifols operates, she is able to drive innovative approaches to Grifols’ corporate sustainability strategy that highlight Grifols brand and reputation as a world-class company.

Vlasta proudly serves as a Board Member of the J.A. Grifols Foundation along with managing the growth and day-to-day activities of the Foundation. She is also a steering member of the Women's Leadership Initiative, a Grifols Employee Resource Group.

Vlasta joined Grifols in December 2006 and is based in Washington D.C. She graduated with a Masters of Arts in Political Management from George Washington University, Washington D.C. Vlasta also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Speech Communications from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign.