Vernon currently lives in Washington D.C. where he serves as the Director of Educational Programs and Publications for the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), College Student Educators International.

Vernon has written several articles and has co-edited two books on issues of inclusion on today's college campus. His award-winning programs and presentations have been seen by thousands of students, faculty, and staff on campuses across the country and have been described as being "a learning experience - with a touch of wildness."