Valerie is a Utah native, born and raised in Enterprise. She lived all over the state before returning to Enterprise to raise her family, followed by a move to Ivins. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Art in Photography/Digital Imagery (with a minor in Digital Design) from Dixie State University (DSU).

Before coming to RVU, Valerie worked as the PM Circulation Supervisor at the DSU library. She also completed an internship in Special Collections at DSU where she photographed and digitized historical plat maps of Southern Utah. She has worked in IT for a medical transcription company and taught Web Development and Cyber Corps at Enterprise High School. Now at RVU, she is excited to advance the University’s mission and vision and to watch students "as they gain understanding and grow."

Her hobbies include reading, making music, creating art, and playing board, card, and computer games. In her spare time, she also loves to play fetch with her German Shepherd, camp, fish, go to the beach and mountains, and relax with family and friends. She has three grown children and loves spending as much time as she can with them. An interesting fact about Valerie is that she has been singing Gospel music with John Houston’s Gospel Choir in a multi-denominational Christian group for the past four years.