Omar Vera

Omar Vera is a Program Associate at the Simons Foundation's Science Sandbox since November 2021. Previously, Omar held roles at the Garden of Dreams Foundation as a Student Associate, where responsibilities included coordinating a city-wide food distribution program during the COVID-19 pandemic and managing social media content. Omar's background includes a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Columbia University, with additional experience as a Residential Assistant at Sotheby's Institute of Art, an intern at Project Pericles, Inc., the Center for Popular Democracy, and Bloomberg LP, focusing on educational programming, youth activism, and human resources. Omar's work reflects a commitment to community engagement and educational initiatives.