Valerie is a Human Resources executive with 30 years of HR, Community & Business expertise in Manufacturing, Telecom, Healthcare, and Financial Services. In her current role as VP, Community Engagement Officer, at First Home Bank, Valerie leads the banks community engagement and program growth activities.  Launching her own consulting firm, The Fulbright Method, Valerie enjoys developing others and thus is an experienced Certified Professional Coaching.  She also has her Senior Professional Human Resources, (“SPHR”) certification. Valerie served on several boards: the Suncoast HR Board, Director of Diversity, Arts Conservatory for Teens (ACT).