Valerie Storch-Willhaus

Valerie Storch-Willhaus has extensive experience in corporate marketing and communications, particularly in the medical device industry. Valerie served as the Vice President for Corporate Marketing & Communications at AtriCure, Inc., where they were responsible for defining and driving the strategic brand narrative and overseeing internal and external communication strategies. Prior to this role, they held the position of Senior Director and Director for the same company, where they focused on shaping the corporate reputation and creating CEO communications.

Before joining AtriCure, Inc., Valerie worked as the Director of Marketing for Remote Healthcare Society, a non-profit healthcare society, where they developed a strategic long-term marketing plan and created an online multimedia website.

Valerie also held various positions at St. Jude Medical, including Director of Marketing Communications, Senior Manager of Marketing Communications, Manager of Marketing Communications for Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Associate Marketing Manager, and International Sales & Marketing Coordinator. In these roles, they were responsible for creating marketing programs and materials, establishing regional marketing programs, branding the Atrial Fibrillation division, and managing new product launches.

Overall, Valerie Storch-Willhaus has a comprehensive background in marketing, communications, and brand management within the medical device industry.

Valerie Storch-Willhaus completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at the University of Minnesota from 1992 to 1996. Prior to that, they attended Mounds View High School. Additionally, Valerie attended the University of Gabrielle Mistral in Santiago, Chile, and the University of Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico, though the specific years and degree programs are unknown.