Whether you’re a parent or student exploring college options, or a professional seeking greater career meaning and fulfillment, I combine a research and consulting scientist’s insight with a coach’s compassion to help you discover your purpose and reach your goals.
College Counseling
As a former research and consulting scientist with business operations experience, I am a uniquely qualified independent educational consultant for STEM education and careers. As a STEM college counselor, I help students discover their purpose and reach meaningful academic and professional goals. With creative brainstorming, we open new possibilities and generate an environment for individualized and exciting plans to move students forward in ways that empower a successful path forward to the college that is the right fit. Added value comes from my experience as a national board certified Health and Wellness Coach, enabling me to protect the well-being of students, compassionately helping them work through limiting mindsets that may get in their way. Learn More….
Career Coaching
I am a uniquely qualified career coach for STEM and STEM-related professions, partnering with you to courageously define your path and bring your STEM career vision to life. With more than 14 years of technical and business experience as a research and consulting environmental scientist, my expertise in STEM & STEM-related job sectors includes operations management in the environmental consulting sector serving Fortune 500 companies. My STEM career experience also includes academic research for a major university-industry consortium. All of this experience positions me to understand your pain points and brainstorm productive strategies to de-stress, focus on the tasks at hand, and confidently move into your positive future. Learn More….
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor / College Counselor
Valerie worked with my daughter for college applications, essays, and supplements. We engaged Valerie to work on one essay with my daughter initially and we were with so impressed with her knowledge in the process and how patient she was. Eventually, we’ve asked her to work with my daughter for 10+ applications and the related essays and supplements. We are grateful to have engaged Valerie and we’ll be connecting with her again in few years for the same process for my son. Thank you so much, Valerie!
Helped Identify & Clarify Career Goals
I have greatly enjoyed working with Valerie. Through our coaching and thinking partnership, she has helped me identify and clarify my career goals. As a new hire after completing my doctorate, this enabled me to accelerate the development of my career path and my professional network. Valerie has been supportive and encouraging, and her knowledge of science and technology careers has been invaluable. I have always felt that she was genuinely interested and invested in my career development.
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