Veronica Calderon is the chief inclusion, belonging, and equity officer at DeVry University. She leads the strategic direction and implementation of the university's long-term vision and goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including building new education programs for students, faculty, and colleagues. Calderon also oversees internal communications, alumni relations, and the DeVry’s Scholarship Fund.She is a diversity, equity, and inclusion leader with over 20 years of experience in an array sector, including banking, healthcare, long-term care, and higher education. She has always been proud of her roots and the unique intersections between her culture, heritage and gender.