Educator. Researcher. Leadership Development Specialist.
Striving to create a more just and equitable world
through learning, growth, curiosity.
What People Are Saying…
“Dr. Benavides is relentlessly committed to ending educational and societal inequities. Through our work together, we developed a case study that explored leadership and organizational responses to racial trauma in schools. Dr. Benavides is a skilled researcher that focuses on how research can be used to inform and shape equitable practices and policies. Her research-to-practice perspective is invaluable in the field of academia.”
— Dr. Tracey Benson, Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte
“Veronica is a masterful coach, facilitator and strategist. In our coaching work together, Veronica quickly helps me diagnose what's at the root of a given challenge and offers me concrete ideas and pushes to act in alignment with my aspirations. She has helped me become a stronger and more values-aligned leader, all the while approaching our work with kindness and even humor. In everything she does, Veronica is strategic, equity-centered and fun to work with.”
— Dr. Brittany Erickson, Founder, Franklin Street Studio
“Veronica is highly skilled at facilitating adult learning and growth. Firmly grounded in community organizing, education, and practice she works to strategically build the agency of others in pursuit of shared purpose and vision. Across contexts, sectors, and countries, Veronica expertly develops the leadership capacity of others for a more just and equitable world.”
