She was educated as a boarder in the Ursuline Convent, Sligo and later at Loretto Abbey, Rathfarnham. She experienced life on a farm from her childhood days in north Co. Dublin and from summer holidays in Leitrim. Verona's career as a Hotel Manager began with the Fitzpatrick Hotel Group, Ireland progressing to Executive Management within Sheraton Hotels and Marriott Hotels London, England and later returning to Enfield, Co Meath, Ireland. Verona changed her career in 2005 and is now Head of Governance and Social Responsibility for Momentum Support. Verona has an outgoing bubbly personality; she is a true people person at heart.