Veronica Swain earnerd her degree in Illustration from Western Connecticut State University . She currently is the Resident Artist for local business Homeward Bound, where her work can be seen in all three branches of the store. Veronica is also developing a new body of work for gallery showings. At ESCAPE, she teaches a wide variety of classes including leadership development, service learning, and art.

Veronica also has a business with Chansoda Roeun, called Creativity Included, for print and web design, illustrations, murals, and other creative services. Strongly believing in art as a catalyst for growth and healing, Veronica is enrolling in an Art Therapy Masters program at St. Mary-of-the-Woods this fall.