Veronica Manning

Veronica Manning is an experienced nonprofit executive, consultant, and facilitator. She has led multiple nonprofit organizations focused on justice, systemic change, and empowering marginalized communities. Veronica brings a deep background in operations, strategic planning, and culture-building, with a proven track record of overhauling finance and budgeting systems, establishing HR departments, developing inclusive fundraising strategies, and fostering leadership cultures rooted in equity.

In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Veronica is an adjunct faculty member at NYU Wagner, where she teaches Management & Leadership, a core course for all Wagner grad students. She has also taught Performance Measurement & Management, Business of Nonprofit Management, and Capstone, which guided student teams on real-world engagements with mission-driven organizations. Her teaching emphasizes practical leadership, data-informed decision making, and inclusive management.

In her spare time, Veronica is a writer and performer. She wrote, produced, and starred in a solo play which had its world premiere at the Montreal Fringe Festival. Veronica holds a B.A. in Organizational Behavior & Communication from NYU-SPS and an M.P.A. in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy from NYU Wagner.