Mother | Friend | Scientist | Dancer | Traveler | Hiker | Volunteer | Seeker

Hello! I’m Valerie — a devoted mother, retired scientist, and aspiring author (along with numerous other identities). After retiring from my 30-year career as a public health scientist and environmental engineer, 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. This website is intended primarily for anyone interested in my writing projects or scientific research.
Join me as I try describing myself and my background in a few paragraphs.
Explore my publications to date and my current writing projects.
Learn about my scientific career with the U.S. EPA and view my published research papers.
Please contact me if you have questions or interest in my writings and/or scientific work.