Veronica Heino

Veronica (Vero) Heino is an experienced professional in corporate affairs and social impact communication, currently serving as the Head of Corporate Affairs & Community at Etsy since October 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing global advocacy and social impact communications. Prior to Etsy, Vero held various roles at Visa from April 2018 to October 2021, including Director of Social Impact Global Stakeholder Engagement & Content Creation, focusing on inclusion and corporate responsibility. Additional experiences encompass roles at FleishmanHillard as Account Supervisor for Latin America, Programs and PR Manager at Fundación Eduardo León Jimenes, Special Consultant for the World Bank Group, District Representative for the U.S. House of Representatives, and internship positions with NGO CSW/NY and the United Nations. Vero's educational background includes a Master of Arts in History from Iona University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communications from Manhattanville University, alongside a Strategic Marketing Certificate from Cornell University.