Valerie Kirk

Valerie Kirk has over 12 years of professional experience. Valerie started their career in 2007 as a Research Assistant at The John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement and Responsible Business AUC. In 2009, they worked as a Technical Expert, Research & Strategy for USAID, and as a Project Manager / Consultant for IFC - International Finance Corporation. From 2011 to 2012, Valerie was a Project Consultant for Celerity Consulting Group, and a Technical Expert, Business Development for Absolute Options LLC. In 2016, they became the Head Of Operations for Loop Med, Inc., and in 2013 they were an Operations Manager for Etheric Networks. Currently, Valerie is the Director Of Business Operations and Senior Business Operations Manager for Castle.

Valerie Kirk obtained their Masters of Arts in Middle East Studies from The American University in Cairo between 2005 and 2010. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics & Cultural Affairs from Valparaiso University between 1997 and 2001. Valerie also attended the University of California, Berkeley, as well as Valparaiso University for their Bachelor of Arts in International Economics.