Background
Allen, Veronica Elaine Van was born on May 6, 1936 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Daughter of William James and Florence Veronica (Lester) Van Allen.
marketing and public relations professional
Allen, Veronica Elaine Van was born on May 6, 1936 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Daughter of William James and Florence Veronica (Lester) Van Allen.
Bachelor of Education, U. Miami, 1963; certified, United States Chamber Institute Organisation Management, Boulder, Colorado, 1984-1988.
English, physical education teacher Dade County School Systems, Miami, Florida, 1963-1967. Founder, coach girls' track team Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa, 1972—1974. Executive director Royal Palm Festival Inc., West Palm Beach, 1978-1982.
Executive vice president Northern Palm Beaches Chamber of Commerce, Palm Beach Gardens, 1982-1988. Director marketing, public relations Operation Explore, since 1993. Executive director World Trade Council, 1983-1986.
Vice chairman Tourist Development Council Palm Beach County, 1987, member, 1983—1988. Vice chairman Leadership Palm Beach County, 1985—1986, board directors, 1984—1989. Member military academy screening committee Congressman Tom Lewis, Palm Beach Gardens, 1986—1994.
Board directors Sun Fest, 1982—1984. Member International Council Air Shows, 1981—1986, Alumni Assn.LPBC, since 1987. Coordinator religious instruction St. Paul of the Cross, North Palm Beach, Florida, 1977—1980.
Member University Miami Alumni Association, International Festival Association, American Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Children: Veronica E. Davis, Valerie E. Boyd. Married Ian Helsby, July 4, 1998.