Born and raised in Suriname, South America, Dr. Vanessa Hormann earned her Ph.D in Integrative Biology from Florida Atlantic University. She has been a biology professor at Broward College's Central campus for over 10 years and teaches a wide range of topics including non-majors biology, anatomy & physiology, molecular and cell biology and genetics. Dr. Hormann's teaching philosophy centers around making lecture topics relatable to the student's field of study, while encouraging active learning and critical thinking.

