Verónica es activista, abogada, y profesora universitaria. Su trabajo se enfoca en temas ambientales, comunitarios y de derechos humanos. Estudió ciencias ambientales en la Universidad de Puerto Rico. Tiene un Juris Doctor de la misma Universidad. Posee una Maestría en Derecho Internacional de la
American University Washington College of Law. Dirige la sección ambiental de la Clínica de Asistencia Legal de la Universidad Inter Americana. Ha participado en casos comunitarios de alto impacto, destacándose entre éstos la defensa de comunidades contra desplazamientos.

Verónica is an activist, lawyer, and college professor. Her work focuses on environmental, community and human rights issues. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, where she also obtained her juris doctor at the UPR- School of Law. She later completed an LLM or Masters in International Law from American University Washington College of Law. She is the director of the Environmental Law Clinic at the Interamerican University. She has led high impact community lawsuits, particularly defending communities against displacements.