Veronica Smith

Veronica brings to her new position over 10 years of experience in the fields of community engagement, policy, and advocacy. In her most recent role as Principal for Client Management and Community Engagement at Ichor Strategies, Veronica advised Fortune 15 clients on strategy development and execution. She forged partnerships with corporate, philanthropic, and grassroots networks to steer corporate investment to historically excluded communities.

In her prior work as the External Relations Executive for the New York Government and Community Relations Department at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Veronica served as a key community engagement liaison to advance the agency’s mission, programs, and operations. She directed major public outreach campaigns, coordinating with interdepartmental teams for initiatives such as the “Restoring the George” Construction Program, the George Washington Bridge Bus Station Redevelopment Program, and the Port’s 2050 Master Plan.