As the Associate Director of Curricular and Co-Curricular Engagement, Veronica will be overseeing the LEAD curriculum; Koret Fellowship Program which provides stipends for unpaid internships, undergraduate research and other opportunities; and career and leadership programming
Veronica was born and raised in the Bay Area and is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She earned her B.S. degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. She double majored in Psychology and Spanish Studies and minored in Urban Education and Ethnic Studies. She later obtained her CA teaching credential at SCU. Then went on and returned yet again to Santa Clara to complete her M.A. degree in Educational Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy.
Veronica identifies as first-generation Chicana and is raising two strong and independent bilingual children. She was a part of Bridge (LEAD before it became LEAD). Veronica understands what it is to be a first-generation college student and therefore looks forward to providing support to all our LEAD scholars.