Veronica S. Ballard serves as Vice President, Public Policy and External Relations.  She oversees marketing and fund development; as well as the public policy arm of the organization.  Ms. Ballard has an undergraduate degree and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Louisiana State University.  She has served the Justice industry for 27 years and is a member of American Correctional Association, American Probation and Parole Association, International Community Corrections Association, International Corrections and Prisons Association, National Alliance of Faith and Justice, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, National Association of Probation Executives; and National Criminal Justice Association.  Ms. Ballard is the recipient of numerous recognition awards and has published in justice industry media. 

Feel free to contact me at the Safer Foundation at 312-922-2200.