Veronica Felipe has a rich and diverse background in the field of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Her extensive qualifications and experience make her a vital asset to the ICUDDR team.
Verna's career has been marked by her remarkable contributions to the Asia Pacific region, where she has played a pivotal role in advancing the Drug Demand Reduction field as former Director of the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Program. Her work as a UTC Global Master Trainer further underscores her proficiency in training and educating professionals in the field, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are maintained. With over 20 years of experience as an academic practitioner, she prepares the future workforce by teaching and mentoring her students, and at the same time helping rehabilitation centers, civic societies, and local government units, design and implement their treatment programs.
With a Master's in Clinical Psychology, she possesses a deep understanding of the intricate nuances of substance use and mental health. She is a Registered Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Teacher in the Philippines and has ICAP I. Verna is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies at Texas Tech University and is working on program evaluation and understanding the barriers and facilitators for implementing EBPs in low and middle-income countries.
