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Vero is a first-generation college student originally from Colombia. She graduated with a B.A. in Government and International Relations from Smith College, Massachusetts, USA in 2022 where she was an Ada Comstock Scholar and a Quigley fellow for Meridians Journal. Meridians is an intersectional feminist journal that produces scholarship by and for women of color. Vero considers herself to be fortunate to have interned at think tanks and international organizations in Washington D.C. including the Library of Congress, the Wilson Center and OAS/OEA. During a semester abroad in Geneva, Switzerland she first interned at the International Organization for Migration IOM-UN, and this led her to become a consultant in Diaspora Engagement. This career opportunity provided her with hands-on experience in global migration issues and to assist with projects seeking to highlight the contributions of diasporas to sustainable development in countries of origin and countries of residence. She also learned some of the ins and outs of working within the UN system.

Vero is fluent in English and Spanish and speaks some French.  Vero is interested in international human development, Latin American issues, women's migration, transnationalism, and the impact of climate change on migration and inequality. As a GHD student, she seeks to further refine her quantitative skills and continue researching on migration and diaspora topics from a gender lens.

In her spare time, Vero enjoys reading magical realism and non-fictional books on migration and climate change. She also likes to practice her French and listens to podcasts. She enjoys photography, traveling, and hiking. In the summer of 2022, she walked the Camino de Santiago or the Way of James in northern Spain, a pilgrimage route dating back to the 9th century. She considers this to be the most transformational experience she has ever had and plans to do it again upon graduation in 2025. Vero is married and visits her family in Colombia as often as she can. 

Why GHD?

I chose GHD because it offered a wide range of practical and interdisciplinary opportunities. With the component of domestic and abroad internships and classes in hands on problems, I am confident I will be well prepared for the world of international development. Besides we have professors with tons of experience who can bring their experiences to the classroom but more importantly they care about you and look for our wellbeing.