Verónica Figoli is EVP and Chief Development Officer at Accion Opportunity Fund.
From her beginnings as a fellow with the United Nations Children’s Fund in Venezuela to her present position at the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF), the largest non-profit lender for small businesses in the nation, Verónica Figoli has devoted her professional journey to empowering individuals and striving for a more equitable and inclusive society. Verónica has over 20 years of experience in leadership, strategic planning, community engagement, and building partnerships.
Before joining AOF, Verónica dedicated nearly ten years to serving the Denver Public Schools, leading the Office of Family and Community Engagement and the DPS Foundation. She was also part of the team at the Piton Foundation (Gary Community Ventures) and inaugural team for the Biennial of the Americas. While her current responsibilities have a national focus, she remains deeply connected to Denver, serving on the boards of the Denver Botanic Gardens, the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies, and Mile High United Way. Additionally, Verónica is an Ascend fellow of The Aspen Institute.
