Veronica Fonseca

Veronica Fonseca

Veronica Fonseca is a student at Central Piedmont Community College and a fellow with NextGen North Carolina, which is running the largest youth voter registration program in the state.

Commentary The writer, a student at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, says she's telling her story so eligible voters will appreciate the import of their vote this fall.
Commentary I’m Not Eligible to Vote. That’s Why I Work To Make Sure Others Do.

An immigrant living in NC says her father is the only family member eligible to vote, so she makes sure others know what’s at stake.

Veronica Fonseca Veronica Fonseca September 11, 2020 4:55 pm EDT

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