Vera came to Australia in 1970 at the age of 13. She has been married to Tom Gelo for 35 years and they have 3 grown up sons. Vera encountered the Lord more than 25 years ago and decided to follow Jesus. She has been a leader of Croatian Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group in Clifton Hill for 20 years. Vera has also been part of the healing prayer ministry for 11 years and is also presently involved in teaching for the Prophetic Intercession ministry.