Valerie is a ret. Navy Chief with 24 years of distinguished service, retiring from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group at Camp Lejeune. She & her husband, Nick also a ret. Navy Chief, raised two sons: their eldest, now serving as a Navy Hospital Corpsman, and their 15y/o.
Valerie earned a BSN in Criminal Justice and is nearing completion of her master’s in forensic science, embodying a lifelong pursuit of excellence. With a diverse background as a Business Owner, Military/Veteran Liaison, Regional Account Manager, Director of Business Development, and Project Manager, she has built meaningful connections between quality treatment and those who serve including veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and First Responders.
Today, as the Military Family Liaison at San Marcos Treatment Center, she continues this mission by guiding military families to essential mental health resources and compassionate, high-quality children’s residential care.