Veronica Ponce

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Veronica Ponce

COO

Veronica Ponce-Navarrete has more than 15 years of experience developing programs that expand college and career access for young people. As a first-generation college graduate, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her leadership. Veronica began her career founding a college persistence program for first-generation high school students, and later held leadership roles at higher education institutions , and a college access non-profit. She earned her BA in Sociology from Wheaton College and an MA in Student Affairs from UCLA. Now based in Los Angeles, she enjoys hiking with her family, participating in book clubs, and mentoring students from similar backgrounds.