Veronica Francis: Speaker, Writer, & Communications Consultant

Meet Veronica

Speaker - Author - Communications Leader - North Country Enthusiast

Veronica Francis helps organizations capture meaningful stories, preserve local history, engage communities, and communicate what matters most. For more than 25 years, Veronica has worked with nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses throughout New Hampshire, combining communications expertise with a passion for preserving the stories, traditions, and experiences that connect people to one another.

Whether she's collecting community memories, leading a workshop, managing communications for a nonprofit, speaking to an audience, or helping people navigate new technology, Veronica brings curiosity, practical experience, and a healthy sense of humor to every project.

She believes every community, organization, and family has stories worth saving - and a few worth laughing about, too.

Deep North Country Roots

Veronica grew up in Twin Mountain along iconic Route 3, where her family ran a roadside motel before building Circus Towne, a full circus-themed amusement park next door. Summers were spent under a tent, backstage, and sometimes in the spotlight - learning firsthand that entrepreneurship, like life, rarely comes with perfect conditions.

Her childhood included:

• tourists wandering through the yard asking for towels
• a backyard circus with elephants and leopards
• lost hikers, moose, and unexpected driveway visitors
• lemonade stands that turned into spur-of-the-moment performances
• a front-row seat to the everyday chaos of life on a busy highway

Those early experiences shaped her worldview, and became the foundation for her signature storytelling programs, Route 3 Ronnie and The Show Must Go On, where humor, resilience, and real-world lessons take center stage.

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Preserving Stories & Strengthening Communities

Veronica believes stories help us understand where we've been, who we are, and what we want to pass along to future generations. That's why she enjoys working with organizations and communities to collect memories, preserve local history, and share the experiences that connect people to a place, a tradition, or a shared purpose. Her work combines communication, curiosity, and a genuine appreciation for the stories that make every community unique.
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From Dial-Up to AI

Long before AI entered everyday conversation, Veronica was helping northern New Hampshire communities step confidently into the digital age.

In the early days of the internet, when broadband access and basic technology skills were far from guaranteed in rural areas, Veronica recognized both the challenge and the opportunity. She founded TechLinkNH, a program dedicated to expanding digital access and providing hands-on technology training. From computers and email to early internet tools, TechLinkNH helped adults feel capable, connected, and prepared for what came next.

In 1994, co-founded the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN), creating technology and business training programs designed specifically for women building businesses in rural communities. These programs blended practical tech skills, entrepreneurial guidance, and peer support - helping participants grow with confidence during times of change.

This work reflects a belief that continues to guide everything Veronica does today:
technology should empower people, not intimidate them.

AI Training & Modern Communications

As the digital world evolves, Veronica helps businesses and organizations "keep it real in an AI world."

Her friendly, down-to-earth programs empower everyday learners and small business owners to understand, embrace, and confidently use artificial intelligence and digital tools - without the overwhelm.

Across every program - whether it's storytelling, entrepreneurship, or AI - the message is consistent: when the tools change, the human skills of adaptability, curiosity, and connection matter most.
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