Veronica holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Sociology and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from University of Texas Pan American. Prior to becoming the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer at Growing Home, she was an educator for 17 years, 8 years as a Secondary English Teacher and 9 years as a School Leader, with a focus on equitable outcomes for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community. In her time as a school leader, Veronica did school turn-around work in Austin, TX with a focus on outreach and inclusion for the Latino/a/x community. In her down time, Veronica can be found hiking, reading, or spending time with her daughter and pup Twilight Sparkle.