Valerie has an established career in nonprofit and corporate sectors and is highly regarded for her skills in leadership development, coaching, facilitation, strategic planning, and performance management. She has worked in various industries including manufacturing, philanthropy, aerospace, faith-based social service, community development and health.

   

Valerie spent 10 years with Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA where she provided executive leadership in the areas of organization development, coaching, strategic planning, and grants management.  She also worked for Jacobs Family foundation in San Diego as Director of Grants and Neighborhood Training; Director of Partnership for Neighborhood Initiative; Executive Director of Bethel House; and a Human Resources professional at Doctors Hospital, Lockheed Missiles and Space Company and ITT Rayonier.



Industry Experience

As an organization development professional, Valerie has worked with individuals and teams across the county including Urban Strategies, Bayview Baptist Church, The Family Conservancy,  Elementary Institute of Science, Neighborhood Fundraising Network, Pazzaz, Inc., The Golden Triangle CDC, Black Storytellers of San Diego, Reclaimed Hope Youth Centers, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Partners in Progress, Southeastern Community Theatre, POWER, Inc., San Diego African Refugee Counsel, Coalition of Neighborhood Councils, Center for Parent Involvement in Education, and Overcoming Gangs & Beyond, MAD DADS/Delray, National Community Building Network, San Diego Grantmakers, Children Having Children, Inner City Youth Getting There, Inc. and The Diamond Business Improvement District.



Affiliations

Valerie is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. As an active community member, she has contributed to and served on Jackie Robinson Board of Managers, San Diego Association of Black Journalists, S.D. Birthing Project (Sister Friend, Volunteer), Bayview Charities Board of Directors, and Ms. Foundation Collaborative Fund for Women and Economic Development.

Education

She holds a Master of Science Degree in Organization Development from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism & Public Relations from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL and a Certificate in Coaching for Organizational Excellence from San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. 

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Certification

She is a Board Certified Executive Coach with The Center for Credentialing and Education.