Valerie has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Thanatology from King’s University College, Western University. With over 12 years of fundraising experience, Valerie was most recently Manager of Development, Gift Planning for the University Advancement team at McMaster, a Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts & Planned Giving for the North York General Hospital Foundation, and also held positions there as Philanthropy Specialist and Planned Giving Officer. Prior to working at the North York General Hospital Foundation, Valerie was an Advancement Officer for Crescent School and worked in development roles within the Richard Ivey School of Business, the Kidney Foundation of Canada, and King’s University College Foundation, Western University. Valerie is also a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).