Veronica Garcia

Veronica Garcia knew from a young age that she wanted to make a positive impact on the lives of others. She is the daughter of immigrants who, despite their rigorous work ethic, often struggled to make ends meet. It was her parents’ experience that embedded in her a deep belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness.

To fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a Peace Officer, Veronica earned her Peace Operations Specialized Training (POST) Certification before transitioning to human resources and employee development, where she found her true calling. Her career has spanned administrative coordinator positions in complex medical centers such as St. Jude’s, to a first job in benefits with AFLAC.

Veronica joined the team at The Skid Row Housing Trust in 2015 as the Human Resources Payroll Specialist. She worked her way up to HR Manager then to Director of Human Resources & Administration, and most recently to Vice President of Human Resources & Talent Management.

In her role, Veronica oversees the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the Trust’s human resources, which include but are not limited to employment, compensation, employee relations, legal compliance, benefits, staff development, equal opportunity employment, affirmative action, health and safety programs, administration, and information technology functions. In addition to being a hands-on experienced professional, Veronica is responsible for spearheading key planning; administrative & organizational development efforts; refining and improving human resources policies, procedures, and programs; and functioning as a front-line decision-maker and solutions-creator in support of the organization’s mission and objectives.

Veronica earned her AA in Administration of Justice from Rio Hondo College and a certification in human resources management from Cal State Dominguez Hills. Her proudest accomplishment in life is her son, whom she raised as a single mom and fueled her commitment to succeed.