Professor & Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Western Washington University
Western Washington University
Marysville, Washington, United States
VERÓNICA (VERO) VÉLEZ (she/her/ella) is Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in Woodring College at Western Washington University. Her research broadly analyzes racial inequities in education, the causes of those inequities, and how they impact the educational trajectories and experiences of students of color, their families, and their communities. In addition to her scholarly work, Vero spent 15 years organizing with Latinx immigrant families on school reform efforts and adult literacy campaigns. She is currently collaborating with youth, teachers, administrators, and community members to develop Ethnic Studies in Bellingham Public Schools (BPS). Vero is the proud daughter of Latinx immigrant parents, whose journey to provide her with a quality education fundamentally inspires her work for social and racial justice.
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Closing Keynote: Dr. Verónica Vélez
Friday, October 27, 2023
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST