Vertin was born to Matt and Gloria Vertin. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, a master's degree in vocational education, and an Ed.D. (2001) in education from the
University of Minnesota. In 2013, she was succeeded by Bonny Copenhaver. Vertin was president of
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College until she resigned in November 2017. According to the Wisconsin Indian Education Association, during her tenure, she preserved indigenous cultural heritage and advanced educational opportunities for Native American students. She was succeeded by interim president Barbara Lundberg. She serves as its chief operating officer. Vertin has a son and is married to Frank Guldbrandsen. ==References==