Hello! I’m Valerie — a devoted mother, aspiring author, and retired scientist (along with other identities including friend, dancer, traveler, hiker, volunteer, seeker). After retiring from my 30-year career as a public health scientist and environmental engineer (27 with the U.S. EPA), I am now excited about a new writing career. I’m interested in telling thought-provoking, inspiring stories about women, drawing from my own rich life’s experiences.

Learn about me, my professional interests, and my passions.

Explore my publications to date and my current writing projects.

Peruse my U.S. EPA scientific career and my published research papers.

Please contact me if you have questions or interest in my writings and/or scientific work.