Verena was raised in Marshfield, WI, but has called the suburbs of Nashville home for the past 16 years. Having interest in science, she studied Molecular Biology at Lipscomb University then served in a missionary trip in Egypt and taught pre-school aged children. Verena began her medical school career at Meharry Medical College where she had the privilege to serve the residents of Nashville. She is excited to continue serving her Nashville community at Vanderbilt and to keep making efforts to nurture and educate children and their families.

In her free time, you will find Verena outdoors hiking, running, kayaking, biking, or getting lost on a trail. She enjoys traveling the world to explore beautiful cultures and scenery while looking for bakeries and cheap-eats.