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Veronica is a participant in the Multicultural Leadership Scholars Program and is studying Astronomy. She is known for her exceptional maturity and her ability to handle difficult situations with excellent judgement and adaptability, whether they are personal or academic. Veronica conducts herself with great dignity and compassion and goes above and beyond what is expected of her in the classroom. She shows humility when seeking help, recognizing the strengths of others and the importance of teamwork. Her research in Astronomy is cutting-edge and provocative, and her leadership skills are displayed not only within the Physics department but also in the Multicultural Leadership Studies program where she has served as a Peer Mentor to first-year students. Veronica is also involved with Thorton High School, her previous institution, and works as a liaison between the school and CU Boulder. Her work focuses on volunteer efforts to organize STEM events in the school and provide resources and opportunities for high-school students to receive tutoring in computer sciences and mathematics. Her natural leadership ability, perseverance, compassion, and respect for others make her an asset to the CU community. Veronica hopesÌýto stay at CU and become a doctoral student in the Physics department with an ultimate goal of becoming a Physics professor.