Veronica Heringer-Ames by Lili Vieira de Carvalho

I was born Veronica Heringer Guimaraes in a beautiful city called Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. My mom is a nurse who has been working in the same hospital for 35 years. My dad is the stereotyped carioca who makes his living as a lawyer. I was bred to be an attorney by my father, but poetry and my love for writing took me to PUC-Rio’s Communications’ school in 2001.

I will always remember those four years as the best years of my life. Running from  one classroom to another, balancing in my hands some big thoughts, I met people who made me who I am today. Also, for four amazing years, I learned to write and read! Before Communications’ school I was a functional reader and non-sense writer!

I started my professional career at Globosat Channels. First, I worked for 10 months as a Media Analyst (intern) at Telecine Network. Then, I moved to Globosat Premiere Channels as a Marketing Assistant (intern). My first full-time paid job was as a TV Programmer in the same Globosat Premiere Channels and for two interesting years I learned how to manage and sell TV!

In October 2006, I decided to travel and discover the world. However, 120 days later I got married and became Veronica Heringer-Ames. I had to get rid off “Guimaraes” because it’s a last name that can’t be said by Canadians. Also, my travel around the world got delayed due Immigration Canada and Citizenship paperwork.

I currently work at ISSofBC Mentoring Connections program as a Marketing and Mentoring Outreach Consultant and I love what I do for a living. My main role is to connect with Vancouver-based professionals and offer to them the opportunity to act as career mentor for a skilled immigrant. I have been with the program since it started on July 2008 and have seen how a mentor’s advice can change lives and careers.

I hope you enjoy this little book!

Take care,

Veronica Heringer-Ames