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Veronica Vallejos
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Nationality Chilean
Alma mater University of Valparaiso
Scientific career
Institutions Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH)

Veronica Vallejos-Marchant (born c. 1967) is the Head of the Projects and Environment Department at the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) and a member of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP). She is considered a trailblazer for Chilean women in Antarctic research.

Early life and education

Vallejos-Marchant was born and raised in Santiago, Chile and received her degree in Marine Biology from the University of Valparaiso followed by a Masters in Conservation of Natural Resources.

Career and impact

Vallejos-Marchant is the Head of the Projects and Environment Department at the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) and a member of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP). She first travelled to Antarctica in 1995 and visited 10 times subsequently. She works to support Chilean Antarctic researchers in international collaboration.

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