Dr. Herndon completed medical school at the University of Colorado, followed by residency and a year as chief resident at the University of North Carolina. She moved to Nashville, joining the Vanderbilt faculty in the Division of Hospital Medicine in 2015. Her clinical interests include caring for children in the inpatient setting and coordinating care for children with complex medical problems. Dr. Herndon has been interested in resident education since her chief year and enjoys her time as the core faculty director for the general inpatient wards rotation. Areas of interest include fostering resident autonomy and ownership on the inpatient teams, mentorship, and leadership development.

In her spare time, Dr. Herndon enjoys spending time with her two rescue pups, exploring the awesome music scene, and finding the best tater tots in town.