Assistant Portfolio Manager
Education
In 2018, Valerie graduated with honors from Multnomah University with a B.A. in Business Administration and Bible/Theology. She also holds a Series 65 license.
Fun Facts
A Dream Come True. Valerie has grown up playing basketball, mostly under her father’s coaching. When she was in 11th grade, she led her team to the 1A State Championship.
Hobbies. When she has free time, Valerie enjoys playing and coaching basketball, hiking, playing guitar, and spending time with her family and friends.
Family Traditions. One of Valerie’s favorite family traditions is playing cards with her extended family during holiday gatherings. Oftentimes, they even organize tournaments of Pinochle and Spoons – things can get quite competitive!
Community
Valerie enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience of basketball through coaching – both in her own community and around the world. She has traveled to Mexico, Japan, Germany, Belgium, and Northern Ireland to play and teach basketball. Currently, she is the head coach for the Colton High School girls’ basketball team in Colton, Oregon.