Danica Gonzalves

Danica Gonzalves, Esq. serves as an Advocacy Attorney at Paralyzed Veterans of America, where advocacy for individuals with disabilities is paramount. Previously, Danica held the position of Program Director for the Discharge Upgrade Program at The Veterans Consortium, providing pro bono legal representation to veterans with unjust discharges related to mental health issues. Danica's extensive legal background includes roles as Equal Justice Works Fellow, Law Fellow at Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, and legal internships at the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Danica also contributed to health care advocacy as a Law Clerk at AARP Foundation Litigation and has experience in mental health policy and advocacy. Educational achievements include a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School and a Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate from Georgetown University.