Veronica Shead

Veronica Shead is an experienced clinical psychologist currently serving as the Workplace Violence Prevention Program Manager at the VA St. Louis Health Care System since June 2021. In addition to this role, Veronica is a Health and Aging Policy Fellow at The John A. Hartford Foundation and has held a position in palliative care at the St. Louis VA Health Care System since December 2016. Previously, Veronica worked at South Texas Veterans Healthcare System, contributing to geriatrics and palliative care, and served as a psychologist in pain management at Memphis VAMC. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Neuropsychology and Aging from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University.