Vikki Velasquez Title: Fact Checker Education: Virginia Commonwealth University Location: Chester, VA Highlights Served as program manager and volunteer coordinator at the nonprofit Leadership Metro RichmondConducted research for presentations, publications, and educational programming on public policy topics like early childhood education, wealth inequality, and leadership theoryDesigned and prepared educational materials for program participants and board members as well as instructional materials for the facilitatorsTrained and coached volunteer instructors to deliver youth leadership programs Experience Vikki Velasquez was the Program Manager for Leadership Metro Richmond, a leadership-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering servant leadership. She conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues affecting the Greater Richmond community, such as housing, education, wealth inequality, and historical legacy. She revised and edited educational materials, in partnership with the Director of Education. A certified volunteer manager, Vikki led the leadership volunteer programming, teaching the youth leadership skills. Working closely with the diverse leadership of the community has given Vikki the experience to witness the intersectionality of social and economic factors and how they influence outcomes.As a fact checker, Vikki leverages her nonprofit experience to enhance the quality and accuracy of financial content. Education Vikki earned her Bachelor of Arts with honors in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, and minored in Religious Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University.Vikki earned her volunteer management certification from The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond. About The Balance The Balance, a Dotdash Meredith brand, makes money easy to understand. We give people tools they need to not only make smart financial decisions but also prepare for the experiences they will have along the way. Our team of expert writers and editors have extensive qualifications in the topics they cover, and many of them have MBAs, PhDs, CFPs, and other advanced degrees and professional certifications. We require our writers to use primary sources in their articles, which are also approved by our Financial Review Board and fact-checked. You can learn more about the standards we follow in producing accurate, unbiased content in our editorial policy.