Veronica (Ronnie) Bennett is a third-year PhD nursing student at Northeastern. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Simmons University. In college, she was inspired by her nursing professors, conducted research projects with them, and took statistics courses that confirmed her interest in research. After graduating, she worked as a nurse in the community with adults with intellectual disabilities. As a graduate student, Ronnie continues to work part time in the community, and is training for rowing and triathlon races.