Veronica Vallejos Explained

Veronica Vallejos-Marchant (born c. 1967) is the Head of the Projects and Environment Department at the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH)^{[1] [2]} and a member of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP).^[3] She is considered a trailblazer for Chilean women in Antarctic research.

Early life and education

Vallejos-Marchant was born and raised in Santiago, Chile and received her degree in Marine Biology from the University of Valparaiso followed by a Masters in Conservation of Natural Resources.^[4]

Career and impact

Vallejos-Marchant is the Head of the Projects and Environment Department at the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) and a member of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP). She first travelled to Antarctica in 1995 ^[5] and visited 10 times subsequently. She works to support Chilean Antarctic researchers in international collaboration.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Departamento de Concursos y Medioambiente - INACH. www.inach.cl. 2016-07-16.
2. Web site: 18 December 2006 Special interview with Veronica Vallejos PolarTREC. www.polartrec.com. 2016-07-16.
3. Web site: CEP Authorities and Members. www.ats.aq. 2016-07-16.
4. Web site: Verónica Vallejos, Jefa del Dpto. Científico del INACH en Concurso Mujer Terra 2007. Pueden votar hasta el 30 de agosto.. www.radiomagallanes.cl. 2016-07-16.
5. Web site: Yo sigo enamorada de la Antarctica. 22 February 2015. PDF.
6. Web site: Experta medioambiental australiana recorrió la isla Rey Jorge en la Antártica. 2013-04-16. Prensa Antártica. 2016-07-16.