Published Author of the books: I'm Still Here-The History, Testimony, Education, Outcomes and Strengths of people living with HIV/AIDS, Miracles Still Happen and Comfort Foods CookbookA 20 year survivor of HIV/AIDS. She is also Singer and Songwriter with two music CD's: I'm Still Here and Heaven in Your Heart.  V. Perez was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and is of Hispanic heritage. She attended FDR High School and Kingsborough Community College. She worked as a bookkeeper for 15 years. In expanding her education she attended Willsey Institute in 2001 for Nursing, Phlebotomy and EKG certification.  She completed training HIV 500/501 and is presently a volunteer certified pre & post counselor and tester. She is a volunteer Program Director of The Place of Comfort and Executive Director of Easy Access Resource, Not-for-profit agencies assisting individuals who are medically frail in providing resource needs in crisis situations. She was an appointed member to the Orlando Eligible Metropolitan areas EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council and CFAP Consortia, She is also a representative to the Seminole County community. She is a sponsor to the Children's Miracle Network, International Fellowship of Christian and Jews, Joyce Meyer Ministries,volunteer for the Coalition for the Homeless on Central Florida.  She is a Christian.