Dr. Veronica Estrada is a distinguished educator and core faculty member at Pacific Oaks College, overseeing the Educational Leadership and Human Services concentration. With over 14 years of experience in higher education at various levels and two decades in student affairs and counseling at prestigious institutions, Dr. Estrada's influence in academia is substantial. She was featured in Telemundo's "Mujeres Imparables" in 2021 for her Latinx faculty career trajectory. Dr. Estrada also received the 2021 Effective Practice Award from the Online Learning Consortium for her innovative work in enhancing student engagement through technology. She holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from USC, an M.S. in Counseling from CSU Long Beach, and a B.S. in Developmental Psychology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Her dedication to higher education is truly remarkable.