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Dyscalculia to Calculus: How Veronica Annala is Rebranding Nuclear Advocacy

Dyscalculia to Calculus: How Veronica Annala is Rebranding Nuclear Advocacy

Update: 2025-07-21
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You don’t have to be a math genius to change the world — just ask Veronica Annala. In this inspiring Student Spotlight, Danielle sits down with Veronica, a recent Texas A&M nuclear engineering graduate and founder of the Nuclear Advocacy Resource Organization (NARO).

Diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia, Veronica shares how she built her own study systems, cried through calculus — and still emerged as a leader in the next generation of clean energy advocacy.

They unpack the birth of NARO, how a trip to Antarctica sparked her nuclear “a-ha” moment, and why Veronica is now pursuing an MBA to scale the movement even further. From grassroots posters to national policy, this conversation is about curiosity, audacity, and rewriting the narrative around who belongs in STEM.

  • Overcoming dyslexia and dyscalculia in engineering

  • The impact of great teachers and inclusive classrooms

  • Founding NARO and building student-led nuclear movements

  • Veronica’s decision to pursue an MBA for nonprofit leadership

    • Advice for students who feel like they don’t “fit the mold”

  • More Resources:


  • Website: nuclearadvocacy.org

  • Instagram: @nuclearadvocacy

  • LinkedIn: NARO on LinkedIn


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    Dyscalculia to Calculus: How Veronica Annala is Rebranding Nuclear Advocacy

    Dyscalculia to Calculus: How Veronica Annala is Rebranding Nuclear Advocacy

    Danielle Allen