Veronica Arteaga

President & CEO
Exceptional Children’s Foundation

As president and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), Veronica Arteaga is the third person and first woman to hold this leadership position in the nonprofit’s 79-year history. She oversees a $28-million operating budget and 375 employees, leading ECF’s lifespan continuum of programs for individuals with special needs. In a prior role at Wayfinder Family Services, Arteaga identified and filled service gaps, adding $500,000 to agency revenue. At ECF, she has successfully developed and implemented the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, providing a roadmap to sustain mission effectiveness and strengthen workforce capacity. A licensed clinical social worker, Arteaga serves on the board of directors for the Association of Community Human Services Agencies and the Culver City Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Council.