Verónica Jaralambides

When Verónica Jaralambides transferred from her native Buenos Aires with a marketing job, she fell in love with Minnesota for its access to green spaces and recreation opportunities. And she never looked back.

Verónica’s passionate about getting the word out about access, something she’s been involved in for many years in different capacities. She’s previously served on the boards for Parks & Trails Council and the Minnesota Orienteering Club, and was part of the Adventure MN Films team. She’s led old and new friends on adventures, including kayaking, canoeing, biking, camping, rock-climbing, and orienteering — and in the summer of 2024, she’s leading BIPOC-specific trips with Mississippi Park Connection. Her focus has been on traditionally underrepresented communities: Public lands and outdoor recreation are for all, regardless of socio-economic status, ability, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.

Verónica’s favorite outdoor places in Minnesota include Itasca and Zippel Bay state parks in Northwest Minnesota, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the St. Croix River, and all of the Driftless Area parks in Southeast Minnesota.

When not out adventuring, Verónica works her best job yet in communications and equity with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, promoting services for people with disabilities.