As a career coach, consultant, leadership development expert, speaker, and trainer, Valerie empowers individuals, organizations, and teams, to thrive amidst change. She is recognized for her ability to partner with leadership to align change strategies with business needs, to achieve performance goals, lead organizational change, and engage employees. Valerie holds a Master of Arts degree in Management and Leadership with an emphasis in organizational development from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from Winthrop University. She is a Georgetown Certified Change Management Practitioner and is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the Center for Coaching Certification, as well as a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer. Valerie is also an award-winning Podcaster.