VERONICA ROMERO

I joined RISE INDY because I identified with the mission. I believe children deserve equality and quality education. The best tool a child has to be equipped for their future is their education, this is the way to build a better future for our community. I have been working with Latinx families since 2020 and my main function is to encourage Latinx families to get involved in supporting the academic development of our Latino students. I have three beautiful children and they are the ones who have given me the courage and inspiration to get more involved in education and advocate for better quality education for our children in our community.

Born in El Salvador, Veronica studied Family Law at University Capitan General Gerardo Barrios in El Salvador. After moving to Indiana in 2009, Veronica completed an English as a Second Language Certification and completed her Core 40 Diploma at the Excel Center. Veronica is continuing her education at Ivy Tech Community College in Human Services.

Veronica is the Associate Manager of Community Engagement at RISE Indy and she works to engage and empower Latinx families in Indianapolis to take a more active role in their children’s education, as well as the educational future of all Indianapolis students.