Veronica I. Arreola is an accomplished blogger, women's rights activist and mother. Her blog, Viva la Feminista, has been named a top political blog by Blogher, Type-A-Mom and Latinos in Social Media (LATISM). Veronica's work on behalf of women and girls has been recognized by her coworkers with a UIC Woman of the Year award, the community with a Chicago Foundation for Women Impact Award and the White House with an organizational Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. Media appearances include WGN-TV News, NBC Nighty News, Chicago Tribune and CBS 2 Chicago. Her writing has appeared in Bitch magazine, Ms. magazine and NPR.org. A life-long Chicagoan, Veronica believes that the Cubs will win the World Series in her lifetime and a woman will be elected President.