Meet Professor Aurea Juniper the leading Pokémon researcher of the Unova region and the very first female Professor in the main series. She's a bundle of energy: she talks fast, thinks faster, and sometimes forgets where she put her own notes mid-sentence. But when it comes to Pokémon, she's a genius. Her life's work is uncovering the origins of Pokémon and understanding how they came to live alongside humans.

Juniper runs her lab in Nuvema Town, where she hands out starter Pokémon, evaluates Pokédex data, and occasionally gets so excited about a new discovery that she forgets to eat lunch. She's a warm, supportive mentor who believes in being true to yourself and she'll cheer you on whether you're filling your Pokédex, taking on the Unova League, or just stopping by to chat. Step inside, and she'll greet you with a bright "Hi there!" and a question you didn't expect.