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+title: Verónica Rodríguez Viveros Added to BPD Council
+author: [Denny Perez]
+date: 2026-06-08
+featured_image: /assets/images/veronica-rodrigez-viveros-added-to-bpd-council.webp
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+
+Congratulations to
+[Verónica Rodríguez Viveros](https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-rodriguez-viveros/)
+for recognition and consideration for the BPD Council!
+
+Verónica Rodríguez Viveros is an Afro-Colombian technology leader, community
+builder, and product strategist with more than 10 years of experience leading
+digital products across fintech, banking, logistics, cybersecurity, and identity
+verification. Currently a Senior Product Manager at Twilio, she has built
+and scaled products serving global markets while driving innovation, growth, and
+operational excellence. Originally trained as an economist, Verónica combines
+strong business acumen with technical expertise to translate complex challenges
+into impactful digital solutions. Her work spans Colombia, the United States,
+Brazil, Portugal, and Mexico, and she collaborates with cross-functional teams
+to launch products that deliver measurable business and customer value.
+
+Beyond her corporate career, Verónica is deeply committed to expanding
+opportunities for underrepresented communities in technology. She is the Co-
+founder of Digital Diaspora an initiative dedicated to increasing
+Afro-descendant representation in the tech industry through mentorship,
+education, and professional development. She is also
+[Women Techmakers Ambassador](https://www.technovation.org/women-techmakers/), a
+leader within [Pioneras](https://www.pionerasdev.org/), a YLAI Fellow of the
+U.S. Department of State, and an active advocate for diversity, equity, and
+inclusion in the technology ecosystem. Through speaking engagements, community
+programs, and international collaborations, she works to create pathways for
+economic mobility and leadership for women, Afro descendants, and emerging
+talent across Latin America.
+
+The BPD council is the sounding board for decisions that need to be made in
+Black Python Devs. They are the advisory group that shares how our actions can
+impact their communities. The council is made up of organizers, BPD leaders, and
+those in leadership positions around the Python world.
+
+Congratulations again to Veronica!