Veronica R. Douglas, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, PSCM is the Manager of the Small Business Development Program at Houston Community College where she provides assistance to small businesses by providing workshops, information and support. She has over 20 years of experience in public procurement, having previously worked for the City of Rockwall, City of Allen, City of Plano and City of Houston, Texas.
She holds the NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and Purchasing Supply Chain Management (PSCM) certifications. She is the President of the Southeast Texas Association of Public Purchasing (SETAPP) and an Advisory Board Member for the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce (GHBCC).
Previously, Veronica has served on the Membership and Chapter Relations Committees for the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). Her desire to work with minority business enterprises has given her the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors for the GHBCC as well as serve as Co-Chair for the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Master Corporate Partner Committee.