Valerie is the overall steward of MHA's National Affiliate Network, providing strategic and technical assistance to MHA Affiliates as well as directing recruitment and retention efforts to increase MHA's presence throughout the U.S. Valerie also consults with MHA affiliates on nonprofit management practices, provides intellectual capital, and oversees Affiliate Pre-Conference Day programming. Valerie has worked for national community-based nonprofit organizations for over 20 years, primarily 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations.