Veronica Herrera, MS, is the Early Childhood Education Program Director at Proyecto Pastoral, where she leads the organization’s early childhood education efforts in Boyle Heights. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for early childhood programs that promote whole-child development, ensure kindergarten readiness, and deliver transformative, evidence-based learning experiences that empower children and families alike.

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Veronica brings more than 30 years of expertise and educational focus in early childhood education to the development and coordination of programming that reflects Proyecto Pastoral’s mission to empower Boyle Heights families through grassroots projects in education, leadership, and service.

 

At Proyecto Pastoral, Veronica collaborates with staff, families, and community partners to ensure that children have enriching early learning environments and the foundational support they need to thrive as they embark on their educational journey. Her work contributes to the organization’s commitment to equitable access to high-quality early education in Boyle Heights.