Valerie and her military family joined St. John the Apostle parish in 2024, following a
three-year tour in Naples, Italy. She is married to Jon, who serves in the Navy, and they
have four children (Kendall, Eliza, Arthur and Autumn). An avid traveling family, they
explored over 23 countries during their time in Europe. Valerie earned a Bachelor of
Science in Biochemistry and previously worked in pharmaceutical research targeting
HIV. Currently, Valerie volunteers as an 8th-grade CCD teacher at St. John the Apostle.
While attending her previous two military parishes, she served as President and Vice
President of the Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC), Secretary for the parish council,
a Confirmation teacher, and a Lector. Every volunteer role has helped deepen her
relationship with God and grow in her faith. She looks forward to continuing her spiritual
journey by serving on the parish council.