She serves as the chair of the 24th district council, Chicago’s effort to bring community voices to public safety policy and police accountability. Veronica is also a children’s book author, her book “J is for Justice: An Activism Alphabet” was published in 2023. You can keep up on what she’s doing by subscribing to her newsletter Peace, Love, and.... Or find her on Bluesky and Instagram @veronicaeye.

The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Executive producer is Bobby Evers. Assistant producer is Celina Dietzel. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney. Show recorded by Tony Baker.