Vera is a policy expert in EU space policy and environmental sustainability, serving as a Policy Coordinator at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS). She leads initiatives on the EU's space programs, sustainable practices, and the European Green Deal. With a background in International Relations, Space Law, and Policy, Vera collaborates with stakeholders to ensure their work supports sustainable space activities. She leads the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for space development, aligning projects with EU goals to foster sustainable space initiatives.