Veronica Mucciarone

Veronica Mucciarone is an experienced intern currently working with the National Park Service's Invasive Plant Management Team at the Appalachian Conservation Corps since February 2023. Previous roles include Histotechnologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Research Technician at Georgetown University Medical Center's Histopathology and Tissue Shared Resource. Veronica's extensive background in research includes serving as a Research Assistant at the Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging, where responsibilities involved MRI scanning and participant coordination for various studies. Notable contributions include data collection in investigations related to adolescent development and Gulf War Illness, along with a project on Hymenopteran diversity at the Smithsonian Institution. Veronica holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from American University and a Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate in Pre-Medicine from the same institution, complemented by additional studies in Chemistry and Entomology.