Author

Dr. Vera V. Chapman is a Licensed Professional Counselor currently practicing as a Career Planning Specialist at a large 4-year institution in the Southeastern United States while teaching both graduate and undergraduate students. Before the age of 30, she held a Ph.D. in the field of Higher Education Administration, a Masters degree in Counseling, and a triple major Bachelor of Science in Physiology, Genetics, and Psychology. With more than a decade as an enthusiastic college student and educator, Dr. Vera is a strong proponent of lifelong learning.  She finds great purpose in empowering others by sharing the knowledge that she has gained so far in life. Having lived on three continents and studied internationally, she brings open-mindedness, enthusiasm, and genuineness to her classrooms and counseling sessions.

Her life’s mission is to guide others towards becoming the most extraordinary version of themselves – something she likes to call, “chasing your fire.” In the capacities of Career and Mental Health Counselor, Student Affairs Administrator, Educational Consultant, and Adjunct Professor, Dr. Vera’s clients have ranged in age from 3 to 61 years old, spanning across the globe. Her research on college student development has been recognized at a national level and she continues her exploration of the topic. Most recently she has authored the new media based  Real World Ready!  career development series. In her spare time Vera likes to make Pinterest inspired crafts, cuddle with her babies (Lucy and Littlebit), and dream of foreign adventures with her husband, David. Whether she is working, playing or traveling, one thing is for sure:

 She is always chasing her fire.