Veronica Lyons - On My Way To The Top

Veronica Lyons is the Student Development Specialist/Recruitment Coordinator for Student Support Services. She arrived at the University of Arkansas from Wynne, AR in 1996, and she went on to earn both her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Higher Education.

Upon completion of her Master’s degree in 2002, Veronica became an Area Coordinator for Housing and Residence Life at the University of Central Arkansas. She also has experience in several other areas including Student Involvement and Leadership, Academic Scholarships, Career Development, Financial Aid, and Human Services. She has been involved with the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA) and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). She is currently a member of the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP), and the Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs (AASAP). Veronica also serves on the SWASAP Directory Committee and committees within the University of Arkansas. She is an active member of the Pi Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Veronica comes from a big and loving family and wants to someday start a family of her own. She also has aspirations to earn her Doctorate degree and have her own business.